Modi di produzione alternativi. La televisione di Roberto Rossellini

The essay delves into Roberto Rossellini's role as a producer, examining the theoretical concepts underlying his television work and reflecting on the often non-linear methods he employed in production. Drawing on materials retrieved from private archives, the ACS (Archivio Centrale dello Stato, Rome), the CSC (Centro Sperimentale di Cinematografia, Rome), and the Museo del Cinema in Turin, it analyzes the relationships Rossellini established with RAI, also referencing the director's characteristic practice of founding production companies. The most notable of these is Orizzonte 2000, which was behind almost all of his television programs. This system was devised by Rossellini to address the extensive scope of his educational project, which had to contend with the demands of rapid production schedules and low costs. The essay therefore approaches the "Rossellini method" from the perspective of self-production, as the director often had to produce his own work.