Plot Summary

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.

Movie Details

Original Title
Italia: il fuoco, la cenere
Status
released
Original Language
it

Where to watch free (US)

Kanopy

Production Companies

Articolture
Nocturnes Productions logoNocturnes Productions
Istituto Luce Cinecittà logoIstituto Luce Cinecittà
Ciné+ logoCiné+