Italia: Fire and Ashes
Genres
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
95 min
Release Date
2023-03-15
Status
Released
Original Language
Italian
Vote Count
4
Vote Average
5.5
Isabella Rossellini
Self - Narrator (voice)
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