Celluloide (1996)

The difficult making of Roberto Rossellini's masterpiece 'Roma, città aperta (1946)' in a Rome still suffering from the wounds of just ended WWII.

Director:

Carlo Lizzani

Writers:

Carlo Lizzani, Ugo Pirro (novel)

Stars:

Giancarlo Giannini, Massimo Ghini, Anna Falchi

4 wins & 7 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Giancarlo Giannini	...	Sergio Amidei
Massimo Ghini	...	Roberto Rossellini
Anna Falchi	...	Maria Michi
Lina Sastri	...	Anna Magnani
Massimo Dapporto	...	Giuseppe Amato
Antonello Fassari	...	Aldo Fabrizi
Christopher Walken
Milva
Francesca Ventura
Francesco Siciliano
Mathilda May
Luigi Montini	...	Bosco
Sergio Tardioli
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Fabio Massimo Amoroso	...	L'attrezzista (The Toolmaker)
Rita Caldana

Storyline

The making of "Roma, città aperta" by Rossellini, the difficulties in producing it, the mild reaction from the audience at the opening night.

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Plot Keywords:

one word title | based on novel | 

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Genres:

Drama | History

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Did You Know?

Trivia

Sabrina Ferilli was offered the role of Anna Magnani but she turned it down.

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Connections

Features Rome, Open City (1945)

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Details

Country:

Italy

Language:

Italian English

Release Date:

26 January 1996 (Italy)

Also Known As:

Celluloide

Filming Locations:

Rome, Lazio, Italy

Company Credits

Production Co:

Dean Film, Istituto Luce, Presidenza del Consiglio del Ministri-Dipartimento dello Spettacolo

Technical Specs

Runtime:

110 min

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)