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Sergio Amidei was one of the premiere screenwriters in post-WW II Italy and was an important figure in the development of the Italian neorealist movement. He began his film career in 1924 doing various jobs until 1938 when he became a scenarist. In his heyday, Amidei worked with some of Italy's greatest directors, among them Rossellini, and DeSica. His most famous screenplays include Paisan (1946) and General Della Rovere (1959).