Cast: Lina Sastri

Direction Nanni Loy

Cast Nino Manfredi · Adolfo Celi · Vittorio Caprioli · Vittorio Mezzogiorno

Synopsis Café Express (1980) follows the journey of an Italian worker, portrayed by Nino Manfredi, who faces numerous obstacles while attempting to sell espresso on the train route from Vallo della Lucania to Naples. Despite the challenges posed by various individuals...

Direction Pasquale Squitieri

Cast Giuliano Gemma · Claudia Cardinale · Stefano Satta Flores · Massimo Mollica

Synopsis The Iron Prefect (1977) chronicles the genuine account of the battle against the Sicilian Mafia. In 1925, Benito Mussolini, who had risen to power three years prior, dispatched Cesare Mori to Sicily as a police prefect with the mission to...

Direction Carlo Lizzani

Cast Giancarlo Giannini · Anna Falchi · Massimo Ghini · Lina Sastri

Synopsis Celluloid (1997) delves into the arduous production of Roberto Rossellini's iconic film 'Roma, città aperta (1946)', set against the backdrop of a Rome still reeling from the aftermath of World War II. The narrative explores the challenges and triumphs encountered...

Direction Nanni Moretti

Cast Nanni Moretti · Luisa Rossi · Lina Sastri · Piero Galletti

Synopsis Ecce bombo (1978) is a lively, non-narrative cinematic experience filled with a continuous stream of comedic sketches and dark humor. The film is structured around the academic year of a Roman student, whose life is thrown into chaos by a...

Direction Ricky Tognazzi

Cast Chazz Palminteri · F. Murray Abraham · Anna Galiena · Andy Luotto

Synopsis Excellent Cadavers (TV) (1999) delves into the gripping, real-life political struggle against the Mafia in Sicily during the late 1980s and early 1990s. Chazz Palminteri portrays Giovanni Falcone, a tenacious prosecutor who pioneered the use of financial trails to dismantle...

Direction Stefano Lodovichi · Roberto Cinardi

Cast Edoardo Pesce · Claudio Santamaria · Silvia D'Amico · Giordano De Plano

Synopsis Christian (TV Series) (2022) centers around the life of a man named Christian, residing in a barren and isolated community on the fringes of Rome. He possesses an extraordinary ability to heal individuals through the touch of his hands, a...

Direction Lodovico Gasparini

Cast Flavio Insinna · Lina Sastri · Charles Dance · Daniel Tschirley

Direction Giuseppe Tornatore

Cast Francesco Scianna · Margareth Madè · Lina Sastri · Nicole Grimaudo

Synopsis Baarìa (2009) unfolds as a deeply personal and sweeping narrative, chronicling the lives of three generations within a picturesque Sicilian village. The film delves into the rich tapestry of life in this charming locale, offering a heartfelt and intimate portrayal...

Direction Damiano Damiani

Cast Keith Carradine · Harvey Keitel · Phyllis Logan · Angelo Infanti

Synopsis The Inquiry (1986) follows the journey of a Roman emissary dispatched to the province of Palestine. His mission is to delve into the whispers and allegations surrounding the purported resurrection of a recently executed convict. The film explores the agent's...

Direction Ferzan Ozpetek

Cast Alessandro Borghi · Maria Pia Calzone · Giovanna Mezzogiorno · Luisa Ranieri

Synopsis Naples in Veils (2017) presents a captivating narrative set against the backdrop of Naples, a city steeped in ancient enigma. The film's Baroque palaces and winding streets serve as the canvas for a somber tale of love lost and memories...

Direction Giacomo Battiato

Cast Barbara De Rossi · Rick Edwards · Tanya Roberts · Ronn Moss

Synopsis Hearts and Armour (1983) follows the journey of Bradamante, a formidable warrior clad in an impenetrable suit of armor, as she traverses the landscape during the era of the Crusades. Entangled in a complex web of romantic and cultural intricacies,...

Direction Giulio Base

Cast Omar Sharif · Daniele Pecci · Flavio Insinna · Claudia Koll

Synopsis San Pietro (St. Peter) (TV) (2005) portrays the journey of Saint Peter, a hesitant yet fervent leader, from the crucifixion of Jesus to his own martyrdom. The initial segment of the film vividly brings to life the events chronicled in...

Direction Ricky Tognazzi

Cast Vincent Lindon · Sabrina Ferilli · Luca Zingaretti · Ricky Memphis

Synopsis Vite strozzate (1996) follows the story of Francesco, a dynamic businessman in the construction sector. His company is on the brink of failure unless it secures a contract to construct a new school facility. To participate in the bid, Francesco...

Direction Nanni Loy

Cast Giancarlo Giannini · Lina Sastri · Aldo Giuffrè · Clelia Rondinella

Synopsis Picone Sent Me (1984) follows the story of Giannini, a humble hustler navigating the bureaucratic labyrinth of Naples city hall. He earns a modest living by aiding those overwhelmed by red tape, charging a small fee for his services. When...

Direction Susanna Nicchiarelli

Cast Margherita Buy · Sergio Rubini · Lino Guanciale · Gabriele Spinelli

Direction Alessandro Angelini

Cast Massimiliano Gallo · Denise Capezza · Francesco Di Leva · Teresa Saponangelo

Synopsis Vincenzo Malinconico, avvocato d'insuccesso (TV Series) (2022) follows the story of Vincenzo Malinconico, a lawyer who struggles to maintain a steady income. More inclined towards the role of a psychologist than a legal professional, his caseload is sparse and consists...

Direction Pasquale Squitieri

Cast Franco Nero · Enrico Lo Verso · Claudia Cardinale · Lina Sastri

Direction Ricky Tognazzi

Cast Lina Sastri · Sergio Castellitto · Nancy Brilli · Nicola Pistoia

Direction Giuseppe Bertolucci

Cast Diego Abatantuono · Monica Guerritore · Domiziana Giordano · Amanda Sandrelli

Direction Fabrizio Bentivoglio

Cast Toni Servillo · Peppe Servillo · Valeria Golino · Ernesto Mahieux