Italia: Fire and Ashes
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1hr
35mins
Directed by
Olivier Bohler,
Céline Gailleurd,
Starring
Isabella Rossellini,
Fanny Ardant,
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.