Italia: Fire and Ashes

Italia: Fire and Ashes

2023•1h 35m•5.5/10

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5.5/10(4)

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.

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Production

Articolture, Nocturnes Productions, Istituto Luce Cinecittà, Ciné+

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IT

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Cast

Isabella Rossellini

Isabella Rossellini

Self - Narrator (voice)

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