Camilla 1954

Camilla, a middle-aged Venetian widow, arrives in Rome to take up service as a maid for the Rossetti family, who are not prosperous. With her discreet presence, she is an element of cohesion for them thru tensions and misfortunes.

The Suitcase of Dreams 1953

In the movie La valigia dei sogni (The Suitcase of Dreams, Italy, 1953) directed by Luigi Comencini, some sequences from Cenere are inserted. The protagonist is a former silent film actor who has saved old movies of his time from destruction, and uses them to set up recreational performances at schools. After an accidental fire and the risk of prison, he meets a rich producer who helps him to build a film museum.

Cavalcade of Song 1953

Lovers Without Sin 1953

La muta di Portici 1952

Il tallone di Achille 1952

Tino Scotti plays a man who is tricked into trying to kill himself. When all his attempts fail, he is believed to be immortal.

Half a Century of Song 1952

Through a series of scenes inspired by famous songs, various episodes of Italian life in the last fifty years are recalled.