Topic

Historical Fiction

Topic

Historical Fiction

Olivia Laing on Chronicling the World of 1970s Italian Cinema

Olivia Laing’s The Silver Book Enters 1970s Italian Cinema

Olivia Laing and Rachel Kushner trace art, queer love and illusion in The Silver Book, while discussing Donati’s feast, Pasolini’s presence and the ethics of historical fiction.

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