Rotaie
- Artefact Type:
-
film
- Description:
- Shot as a silent film and later added sound to, this film marked the beginning of an ascending phase for Italian cinema. A poor and desprate couple try their luck at a casino after finding a wallet full of money. After a few misadventures, they become disillusioned with the idea of living the high life and go back to a more humble but 'genuine' life, of which they can now share the values.
- Duration (mins):
- 89
- Release Date:
- 1931-03-24
- Director:
- > Mario Camerini
- Composer:
- > Marcello Lattes
- Screenwriter:
- > Corrado d'Errico
- Scenic Designer:
- > Umberto Torri
- Scenic Designer:
- > Daniele Crespi
- Actor:
- > Ekaterina Nagy von Cziser (known as 'Käthe von Nagy')
- Actor:
- > Rodolfo Gucci (known as 'Maurizio D'Ancora')
- Production Company:
- > SACIA CINES
- Genre:
- > Drama
Social modernization State art Assent Escapism Modern realism Mass culture