Rialto View Rediscovers Rossellini

Arts streaming service Rialto View is celebrating its sponsorship of this year’s Italian Film Festival with a season of newly remastered Roberto Rossellini classics.

Here’s the media release:

RIALTO VIEW LAUNCHES DEFINITIVE ROBERTO ROSSELLINI COLLECTION AND ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP OF THE ITALIAN FILM FESTIVAL 2026:

A major celebration of Italian cinema across Australia and New Zealand

Rialto View, the premium streaming destination for curated international cinema, announces the launch of the Roberto Rossellini Collection, a landmark presentation of nine remastered and newly subtitled films from one of the most influential directors in film history.

Presented by Rialto Film, the collection brings together some of Rossellini’s most important works, including:

Rome, Open City (1945), Paisan (1946), Germany Year Zero (1948), Stromboli (1950), Amore (1948), Journey to Italy (1954), Fear (1954), and The Machine to Kill Bad People (1952).

A founding figure of Italian Neorealism, Roberto Rossellini (1906–1977), reshaped cinema in the aftermath of World War II.

His films moved away from studio artifice toward real locations, non-professional actors, and stories grounded in everyday life, creating a cinematic language that was immediate, human, and unflinchingly honest. (Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica, “Roberto Rossellini”)

From the raw urgency of Rome, Open City and Paisan to the psychological depth of his later collaborations with Ingrid Bergman – Stromboli, Voyage to Italy, and Fear – the collection traces a filmmaker in constant evolution, united by a singular pursuit; truth.

All films in the collection have been remastered and newly subtitled, allowing contemporary audiences to experience these works with renewed clarity and emotional impact.

Roger Wyllie, CEO, Rialto View, says: “Rossellini didn’t just influence cinema, he changed it.

“This collection is about reconnecting audiences with that moment of transformation and making these extraordinary works accessible to a new generation.

“Rossellini’s work remains as powerful today as when it was first released. These restorations honour the integrity of the original films while ensuring they can be experienced by modern audiences in the best possible way.”

Paolo Rotondo, Artistic Director, Italian Film Festival, adds: “It’s hard to underestimate the influence of Roberto Rossellini in Italian and world cinema.

“When Rome Open City screened, it was like nothing ever seen before, and nothing in cinema would ever be the same again. The mix of realism, humour, politics and pathos was truly revolutionary and has defined Italian cinema ever since.

“Rossellini defined Neo-realism but also evolved as an artist into thoughtful, sophisticated, and impeccably performed films like Journey to Italy. As the curator of the Italian Film Festival, I perceive that international audiences enjoy the benefits of his innovations and artistry without often knowing that he was an enduring inspiration.

“I took my teenage children to see a black-and-white film by Rossellini from 1945, and they were nailed to their seats. Few filmmakers will ever make work with such an enduring legacy.”

Rialto View also proudly announces its role as a sponsor of the Italian Film Festival 2026, supporting the continued celebration of Italian cinema across the region.

The sponsorship reflects Rialto View’s ongoing commitment to championing international film and connecting audiences with culturally significant storytelling.

The Roberto Rossellini Collection is now available to stream on Rialto View across Australia and New Zealand. www.rialtoview.com/page/roberto-rossellini-collection/

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