Italia: Fire and Ashes (2023)

Italia: Fire and Ashes (2023) poster

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.

Director: Céline Gailleurd, Olivier Bohler
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 95 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Lorenzo Esposito Fornasari
Editing: Olivier Bohler, Céline Gailleurd
Production: Articolture, Nocturnes Productions, Istituto Luce Cinecittà, Ciné+
Country: France, Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it

Keywords

cinema on cinema, italian history, cinema history, 1900s, silent cinema, 20th century

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Céline Gailleurd, Olivier Bohler
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Italia: Fire and Ashes about?
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.
Who directed Italia: Fire and Ashes?
Italia: Fire and Ashes was directed by Céline Gailleurd, Olivier Bohler.
Who stars in Italia: Fire and Ashes?
Italia: Fire and Ashes stars Isabella Rossellini.
How long is Italia: Fire and Ashes?
Italia: Fire and Ashes has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
What genre is Italia: Fire and Ashes?
Italia: Fire and Ashes is a Documentary, History film.
Where was Italia: Fire and Ashes produced?
Italia: Fire and Ashes was produced in France, Italy.