Cinemaspeaking topic
The birth of Italian Neorealism: why did directors in war-torn postwar Italy abandon the studios and take to the streets? Let's talk about the social roots of the movement.
— Italian Neorealism (Neorealismo)
practice with this topic
Set the timer (5-30 min), take 20 seconds of prep if you like, start talking. Jot your thoughts onto the sticky-note board.
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