Cast: Elli Parvo

Direction Michelangelo Antonioni

Cast Steve Cochran · Alida Valli · Betsy Blair · Gabriella Pallotta

Synopsis The Cry (1957) follows the tumultuous journey of Irma (Alida Valli) and Aldo (Steve Cochran), who have been in a seven-year relationship. When Irma receives news of her husband's death in Australia, Aldo sees an opportunity to formalize their relationship....

Direction Roberto Rossellini · Marcello Pagliero

Cast Massimo Girotti · Carlo Ninchi · Elli Parvo · Roswita Schmidt

Direction Luigi Zampa

Cast Alberto Sordi · Marco Guglielmi · Franco Coop · Luisa Della Noce

Synopsis The Art of Getting Along (1955) chronicles the tumultuous life of Sicilian native Rosario Scimoni, tracing his journey from a promising start to his eventual imprisonment. Set in Catania at the dawn of the 20th century, the narrative begins with...

Direction Vittorio De Sica

Cast Marina Berti · Elettra Druscovich · Massimo Girotti · Roldano Lupi

Direction Domenico Paolella

Cast Evi Maltagliatim · Ave Ninchi · Dina Perbellini · Nando Bruno

Synopsis Madri pericolose (1960) unfolds during a lavish gathering hosted by the affluent Improta family, where various schemes and manipulations come to light. The primary goal of these machinations is to secure advantageous marriages, with wealth being the key factor. The...

Direction Marc Allégret · Edgar G. Ulmer

Cast Hedy Lamarr · Massimo Serato · Alba Arnova · Elli Parvo

Synopsis Loves of Three Queens (1954) follows the enchanting Hedy Lamarr as she grapples with a challenging choice: selecting the perfect attire for a significant masquerade ball. This allegorical fantasy is divided into three segments, each representing a different historical figure...

Direction Guido Brignone

Cast Marta Abba · Nerio Bernardi · Luigi Carini · Filippo Scelzo

Synopsis Loyalty of Love (1934) follows the story of Count Federico (Nerio Bernardi), who valiantly strives to liberate his people from Austrian domination during a pivotal historical period in Italy. His steadfast wife, Teresa (Marta Alba), stands by him despite his...

Direction Mario Bonnard

Cast Michel Simon · María Mercader · Rossano Brazzi · Doris Duranti

Direction Paul Verhoeven II

Cast Käthe von Nagy · Albert Matterstock · Georg Alexander · Paul Kemp

Synopsis Mia moglie si diverte (1938) follows the story of a young woman who discovers her husband's infidelity and decides to take matters into her own hands. Determined to teach him a lesson, she devises a clever plan to get even....

Direction Luigi Capuano

Cast Elli Parvo · Vera Bergman · Leonardo Cortese · Luigi Tosi

Synopsis Legge di sangue (1948) follows the story of Rosa, who has been betrothed to Antonio for many years. However, during Antonio's military service, Rosa succumbs to the charms of Alberto. Upon Antonio's return to their village, he uncovers the events...

Direction Luigi Capuano

Cast Virna Lisi · Jacques Sernas · Marisa Merlini · Aldo Silvani

Synopsis World of Miracles (1959) follows the journey of a young performer who trades his stage aspirations for the allure of the silver screen. His relentless ambition, however, leads him to face numerous setbacks in the competitive movie industry. Along the...

Direction Viktor Tourjansky · Giorgio Venturini

Cast Belinda Lee · Jacques Sernas · Massimo Girotti · Maria Frau

Synopsis Aphrodite, Goddess of Love (Goddess of Love) (1957) follows the journey of Iride, portrayed by Lee in her debut peplum role, who is a pure and innocent slave to the renowned sculptor Praxiteles, played by Girotti. Iride serves as the...

Direction Luigi Zampa

Cast Jean Gabin · Elli Parvo · Antonella Lualdi · Paola Borboni

Synopsis Twelve Hours to Live (1950) follows the story of a man named Bachi who, upon his death, is denied entry into heaven due to a past misdeed. Granted a second chance, he is allowed to return to the world of...

Direction Guido Brignone

Cast Carola Höhn · Giulio Donadio · Tina Lattanzi · Osvaldo Valenti

Synopsis Beatrice Cenci (1941) is a compelling Italian historical drama that delves into the life of Beatrice Cenci, a sixteenth-century Italian noblewoman. The film explores her tumultuous journey, marked by familial strife and societal pressures, offering a poignant glimpse into the...

Direction Ernst Marischka

Cast Hans Moser · Wolf Albach-Retty · Theo Lingen · Oskar Sima

Direction Ernst Marischka · Roberto Savarese

Cast Vivi Gioi · Wolf Albach-Retty · Hans Moser · Theo Lingen

Direction Mario Bonnard

Cast Paola Barbara · Otello Toso · Mariella Lotti · Giulio Donadio

Direction Christian-Jaque

Cast Viviane Romance · Jean Marais · Lucien Coëdel · Julien Bertheau

Synopsis Carmen (1944) is a cinematic adaptation of the renowned opera by Georges Bizet, blending French and Italian cinematic styles to bring the timeless story to life. The film captures the essence of the original opera, featuring the passionate and tragic...

Direction Luigi Capuano

Cast Elli Parvo · Piero Lulli · Folco Lulli · Charles Vanel

Direction Ferruccio Cerio

Cast Rafael Bardem · Julia Caba Alba · Aurelia Carrascal · Juan Cuevas