Raffaele Viviani, Divismo, and the Cinematic Construction of Italian Identity | Political Pandora While Viviani is often forgotten by many, his work serves as a lens into an Italy of the time. An Italy that was built on a violent mythologized past, one that led the way to fascism.

Divismo refers to a social phenomenon found primarily in the Silent Cinema of Italy. It refers to actors who become ‘Divas’ – Diva being the Latin word for a goddess.

✍️ Damiano Carretta

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«Un amore selvaggio» ([Cines], 1912) #silentera #cinemaitaliano #cinemamuto #RaffaeleViviani #MyFallMovies18