Italian patriotism

His epic narratives explore Italian identity and destiny through grand historical and mythic frameworks that reflect post-war Italian consciousness.

His films deeply examine Italian history, class struggle, and national character, particularly in works like 'The Leopard' which confronts Italian unification and social transformation.

As a neorealist pioneer, he captured the Italian spirit through documentary-like portrayals of ordinary people during fascism and war, defining post-war Italian identity.