Italia: Fire and Ashes (2023)

03/15/2023 (FR) • 1h 35m

Documentary, History

Overview

The epic and poetic tale of the early years of Italian cinema, from 1896 to 1930: how peplum was born, how the first stars shone, how many daring filmmakers were able to create an original style amalgamating literature, theater, painting and opera; a tale of splendor and decadence.

Top Billed Cast

Isabella Rossellini

Self - Narrator (voice)


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Status

Released

Original Language

Italian

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

cinema on cinema

italian history

cinema history

1900s

silent cinema

20th century

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