Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.1/10
4 audience votes
Key crew
- Olivier BohlerDirector
- Céline GailleurdDirector
- Céline GailleurdWriter
- Olivier BohlerWriter
- Lorenzo Esposito FornasariOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Isabella RosselliniSelf - Narrator (voice)
Stills
Themes
cinema on cinemaitalian historycinema history1900ssilent cinema20th century