Rome, Open City (1945)
Rome, Open City (1945) The location: Nazi occupied Rome. As Rome is classified an open city, most Romans can wander the streets without fear of the city being bombed or them being killed in the process. But life for Romans is still difficult with the Nazi occupation as there is a curfew, basic foods
Times Gone By (1952)
Times Gone By (1952) The mood is set with the opening with excerpts from the Excelsior Ball, a famous ballet at the turn of the century that heralded the advances of the upcoming century, for a book-dealer to introduce the various stories in this compilation film. The first story chosen is (English
Seven Slaves Against Rome (1964)
Seven Slaves Against Rome (1964) Tribune Marcus Aulus, out of favor in Rome because of his alleged sympathy for Christians, arrives to take charge of an aqueduct project on the hot, arid fringes of the Empire. Centurion Gaius, cruel and corrupt, resents being replaced by Marcus. He instigates a revo
Totò, Fabrizi e i giovani doggi (1960)
Totò, Fabrizi e i giovani doggi (1960) Carlo is in love with Gabriella and he decides to marry her. She agrees but some problems begin when their parents meet. Giuseppe D'Amore and Antonio Cocuzza take at once a dislike to each other and begin fighting over everything. The marriage is then called o
The Flowers of St Francis (1950)
The Flowers of St Francis 1950 The film dramatizes about a dozen vignettes from the life of St Francis and his early followers, starting with their return in the rain to Rivotorlo from Rome when the Pope blessed their Rule, and ending with their dispersal to preach The unconnected chapters are like