Country: Italy

Direction Roberto Benigni

Cast Roberto Benigni · Nicoletta Braschi · Giorgio Cantarini · Marisa Paredes

Synopsis Life Is Beautiful (1997) follows the story of Guido, a lovable and imaginative waiter with a knack for making people laugh. He has captured the heart of his beloved and built a wonderful life for his young family. However, their...

Direction Giulia Amati · Stephen Natanson

Synopsis This is My Land... Hebron (2010) delves into the complexities of Hebron, the most populous city in the heart of the occupied West Bank, situated approximately 30 kilometers south of Jerusalem. Renowned as a sacred city, Hebron attracts pilgrims from...

Direction Vittorio De Sica

Cast Lamberto Maggiorani · Enzo Staiola · Lianella Carell · Gino Saltamerenda

Synopsis Bicycle Thieves (1948) follows the story of Antonio, portrayed by Lamberto Maggiorani, who secures a job putting up posters after enduring nearly two years of unemployment. However, to perform his new role, he requires a bicycle. Having previously pawned his...

Direction Giuseppe Tornatore

Cast Philippe Noiret · Marco Leonardi · Salvatore Cascio · Jacques Perrin

Synopsis Cinema Paradiso (1988) tells the heartwarming tale of a young lad named Salvatore residing in a quaint Italian hamlet. His world is transformed when the local cinema operator, played by Philippe Noiret, introduces him to the enchanting world of filmmaking....

Direction Stefano Sollima

Cast Francesco Montanari · Vinicio Marchioni · Alessandro Roja · Marco Bocci

Synopsis Romanzo Criminale (TV Series) (2008) is a gripping crime drama that spans two seasons and 22 episodes, airing from 2008 to 2010. The series follows the ambitious journey of a notorious criminal, known as the Lebanese, who aspires to dominate...

Direction Luchino Visconti

Cast Alain Delon · Renato Salvatori · Annie Girardot · Katina Paxinou

Synopsis Rocco and His Brothers (1960) chronicles the tale of an impoverished family shattered by desire and avarice. The narrative centers around Rocco (Alain Delon), a gentle and idealistic young man who faces chaos and rivalry as he and his three...

Direction Federico Fellini

Cast Anthony Quinn · Giulietta Masina · Richard Basehart · Aldo Silvani

Synopsis La Strada (1954) follows the journey of Gelsomina, a young woman who is sold by her impoverished mother to Zampanò, a traveling strongman. Gelsomina accompanies him on his journeys, assisting him during his performances. However, Zampanò's treatment of her is...

Direction Bernardo Bertolucci

Cast Gérard Depardieu · Robert De Niro · Dominique Sanda · Stefania Sandrelli

Synopsis 1900 (Novecento) (1976) unfolds in the early 20th century in the rural landscapes of northern Italy. On the day Giuseppe Verdi passes away, two boys are born: one to a wealthy landowner and the other to a humble farmworker. Their...

Direction Giuseppe Tornatore

Cast Ennio Morricone · Quentin Tarantino · Clint Eastwood · Oliver Stone

Synopsis Ennio: The Maestro (2021) offers an in-depth exploration of the life and work of Ennio Morricone, widely regarded as the most celebrated and prolific film composer of the 20th century. The documentary delves into Morricone's illustrious career, highlighting his immense...

Direction Roberto Rossellini

Cast Aldo Fabrizi · Anna Magnani · Marcello Pagliero · Maria Michi

Synopsis Rome, Open City (1945) is a gripping narrative inspired by actual events, focusing on a group of Italian partisans combating fascism amidst the Nazi-controlled streets of Rome. The plot thickens when Gestapo officers storm an apartment where Manfredi (Marcello Pagliero),...

Direction Vittorio De Sica

Cast Carlo Battisti · Maria Pia Casilio · Lina Gennari · Memmo Carotenuto

Synopsis Umberto D. (1952) follows the life of Umberto Ferrari, an elderly pensioner who finds himself in a dire situation. After attending a protest with his fellow pensioners, Umberto returns to his modest lodgings, where he lives with his loyal dog,...

Direction Federico Fellini

Cast Giulietta Masina · François Périer · Amedeo Nazzari · Aldo Silvani

Synopsis Nights of Cabiria (1957) follows the life of Cabiria, a naive and hopeful prostitute residing in a destitute area of Rome. She owns a modest home and has a small savings, nurturing dreams of a transformative event. The narrative delves...

Direction Sergio Leone

Cast Clint Eastwood · Lee Van Cleef · Eli Wallach · Aldo Giuffrè

Synopsis The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966) begins with the introduction of Tuco (Eli Wallach), a notorious outlaw known as "The Ugly," who escapes through a window after eliminating his pursuers. Next, we meet Angel Eyes (Lee Van Cleef),...

Direction Sergio Leone

Cast Henry Fonda · Charles Bronson · Claudia Cardinale · Gabriele Ferzetti

Synopsis Once Upon a Time in the West (1968) follows the ruthless Morton (Gabriele Ferzetti), a railroad magnate driven by an insatiable thirst for power, who enlists the services of Frank (Henry Fonda), a cold-blooded gunslinger, to eliminate any obstacles in...

Direction Marco Tullio Giordana

Cast Luigi Lo Cascio · Alessio Boni · Jasmine Trinca · Adriana Asti

Synopsis The Best of Youth (TV Miniseries) (2003) chronicles the lives of an Italian family from the late 1960s to the present day, centering around two brothers, Nicola and Matteo. The siblings initially share similar aspirations, enjoy the same literature, and...

Direction Zerocalcare

Cast Valerio Mastandrea · Zerocalcare

Synopsis Tear Along the Dotted Line (TV Miniseries) (2021) follows the journey of a creative individual in Rome who uses his artistic talents to navigate through life's complexities. With an unconventional moral compass, represented by an armadillo, he delves into his...

Direction Sergio Leone

Cast Clint Eastwood · Lee Van Cleef · Gian Maria Volonté · Mara Krupp

Synopsis For a Few Dollars More (1965) introduces us to key characters through a series of standalone episodes. Colonel Mortimer (Lee Van Cleef), a seasoned bounty hunter nearing the end of his career, and the enigmatic Man With No Name (Clint...

Direction Federico Fellini

Cast Bruno Zanin · Pupella Maggio · Armando Brescia · Ciccio Ingrassia

Synopsis Amarcord (1973) delves into the vibrant tapestry of a modest Italian coastal community during the 1930s, a time marked by the pervasive influence of Fascism. The narrative unfolds through the eyes of its inhabitants, capturing the essence of their daily...

Direction Federico Fellini

Cast Marcello Mastroianni · Claudia Cardinale · Anouk Aimée · Sandra Milo

Synopsis Eight and a Half (8½) (1963) follows the journey of Guido Anselmi, portrayed by Marcello Mastroianni, a renowned filmmaker grappling with a profound creative impasse. As he endeavors to produce a new cinematic masterpiece, his artistic paralysis prompts a flood...

Direction Gillo Pontecorvo

Cast Jean Martin · Yacef Saadi · Brahim Haggiag · Fusia El Kader

Synopsis The Battle of Algiers (1966) is a compelling cinematic exploration of the Algerian War of Independence, commissioned by the Algerian government. The narrative delves into the perspectives of both the French colonial forces and the Algerian revolutionaries. The French Foreign...