The epic and poetic tale of the early years of Italian cinema, from 1896 to 1930: how peplum was born, how the first stars shone, how many daring filmmakers were able to create an original style amalgamating literature, theater, painting and opera; a tale of splendor and decadence.
- Genre: Documentary, History
- Studio: Articolture, Nocturnes Productions, Istituto Luce Cinecittà, Ciné+
- Keyword: cinema on cinema, italian history, cinema history, 1900s, silent cinema, 20th century
- Cast: Isabella Rossellini, Fanny Ardant