Ossessione (Obsession) is a 1943 film based on the novel, The Postman Always Rings Twice, by James M. Cain. Luchino Visconti’s first feature film, it's considered by many to be the first Italian neorealist film, though there's some debate about whether such a categorization is accurate. Historical context Working under the censorship of the Fascist Italian government, Visconti encountered problems with the production even before filming commenced. He had initially planned to adapt a sto… (More on Ossessione)