Italia: Fire and Ashes (2023)
• March 15th, 2023 • 1h 35min
Documentary, History
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.
Make sure to check your pop-up blocker!!
Trailer
Similar Movies
The Arrival of a Train at La Ciotat
Released on: 1896-06-30
Documentary
A group of people are standing along the platform of a railway station in La Ciotat, waiting for a t...
Viva Zapata!
Released on: 1952-02-07
History, Drama, Western
The story of Mexican revolutionary Emiliano Zapata, who led a rebellion against the corrupt, oppress...
Mirror
Released on: 1975-03-07
Drama, History
A dying man in his forties recalls his childhood, his mother, the war and personal moments that tell...
Florián Rey: Of Light and Shadow
Released on: 2022-10-27
Documentary, History
The life and professional career of the Spanish filmmaker Florián Rey (1894-1962), a brilliant artis...
The Village Detective: A Song Cycle
Released on: 2021-04-27
Documentary, History
Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of Iceland, July 9, 2016. The surprising discovery of a canister —cont...
El joven Berlanga
Released on: 2022-10-26
Documentary, History
The early days of the future genius of Spanish cinema Luis García Berlanga, from his birth in Valenc...
Censored!
Released on: 1999-12-31
Documentary, TV Movie
A documentary about the cultural effect of film censorship, focusing on the tumultuous times of the ...
Emmanuelle: Queen of French Erotic Cinema
Released on: 2021-06-18
Documentary, History
France, 1974. The erotic film Emmanuelle, directed by Just Jaeckin, breaks all records for cinema at...
Keiko Kishi, Eternally Rebellious
Released on: 2023-10-16
Documentary, History, TV Movie
Born in 1932, Keiko Kishi has been one of the first Japanese actresses known worldwide. Her decision...
End of the Commune?
Released on: 1970-06-05
Documentary
A documentary about Fassbinder and the early years of the legendary Antiteater, the group he was a m...
At the Coliseum Deluxe
Released on: 2019-11-03
Documentary
A feature length documentary about Australian popular entertainment across 150 years; of Skating and...
Titanic
Released on: 1943-09-24
Drama, History
In 1912, the Titanic embarks on its inevitable collision course with history. In the wake of the ove...
Public Enemies
Released on: 2009-07-01
Crime, History, Drama
Depression-era bank robber John Dillinger's charm and audacity endear him to much of America's downt...
Wilde
Released on: 1997-09-01
Drama, History
Oscar Wilde is a married playwright who has occasionally indulged his weakness for male suitors. Aft...
The Lot of Fun: Hollywood’s Fun Factory
Released on: 2014-05-29
Documentary
A documentary about film producer Hal Roach.
The Forbidden Reel
Released on: 2020-03-03
Documentary, History
According to the official history of Afghanistan, ruthless destruction has always prevailed over art...
The Red Baron
Released on: 2008-03-29
Action, Adventure, Drama, History, War
Richthofen goes off to war like thousands of other men. As fighter pilots, they become cult heroes f...
Alien: Terror in Space
Released on: 2025-02-21
Documentary, History, TV Movie
A retrospective look at the global impact of Alien, the science fiction and horror masterpiece direc...