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Nelson Algren and Mario De Vecchi discuss "La Dolce Vita" ; part 2

BROADCAST: Jun. 17, 1961 | DURATION: 00:19:46

Synopsis

In this continued discussion of “La Dolce Vita,” Nelson Algren and Mario Devecchi discuss the film’s critical reception, the contrast it draws between humor and bitterness, and the religious and moral nature of the film. Includes part of the 36th issue of the Fiction Review, featuring host Bob Lefley, a review of the program’s first series of interviews with numerous authors, and a biography of writer Howard Nemerov.

Details

Broadcast Date
Jun. 17, 1961

Physical Format
2 sound tape reels (ca. 41 min.) : 7 in.

Duration
19 minutes, 46 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Film Literature

People

Authors, Writers

Tags

Algren, Nelson, 1909-1981--Interviews De Vecchi, Mario--Interviews Authors, American--Illinois--Chicago--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. Algren, Nelson, 1909-1981-- interviewee De Vecchi, Mario,-- interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) La Dolce Vita Film Movies Humor. The Fiction Review Nemerov, Howard

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