Italia: Fire and Ashes

March. 15,2023      
Rating:
7.3
Trailer Synopsis Cast

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.

Isabella Rossellini as  Self - Narrator (voice)
Fanny Ardant as  Self - French Narrator (voice)

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Reviews

Invaderbank
2023/03/15

The film creates a perfect balance between action and depth of basic needs, in the midst of an infertile atmosphere.

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Nayan Gough
2023/03/16

A great movie, one of the best of this year. There was a bit of confusion at one point in the plot, but nothing serious.

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Arianna Moses
2023/03/17

Let me be very fair here, this is not the best movie in my opinion. But, this movie is fun, it has purpose and is very enjoyable to watch.

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Portia Hilton
2023/03/18

Blistering performances.

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