Rome

His films like 'La Dolce Vita' and 'Roma' capture the decadence, spirituality, and chaotic beauty of Rome itself as a character.

He explored Rome's social contradictions and marginalized populations, using the city as a backdrop for critiquing Italian society and power structures.

His neorealist works, particularly 'Rome, Open City,' documented Rome during WWII with unflinching authenticity and humanistic depth.