In this episode of Know-It-All, we explore how Italian filmmakers broke free from censorship after Mussolini’s fall, giving birth to Italian Neo-Realism. This movement rejected Hollywood-style productions, instead using real locations, non-professional actors, and documentary-style filming to depict the struggles of post-war Italy. Directors like Roberto Rossellini, Vittorio De Sica, and Luchino Visconti created powerful films such as Rome, Open City and Bicycle Thieves that captured the hardships of everyday life. Though short-lived, Neo-Realism remains one of the most influential film movements in history.