What was Mario Alicata's involvement in the film industry during the 1940s?
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Mario Alicata, during the 1940s, was actively involved in the Italian film industry as a critic and a key figure in the neorealism movement. He co-authored a significant article in 1941 titled "Truth and Poetry: Verga and Italian Cinema" with Giuseppe De Santis, advocating for cinema that portrayed the true conditions of the Italian people. This reflects his commitment to Italian neorealism, a movement that opposed the politically charged films of fascist Italy and sought to explore authentic societal issues (source).