Artefacts

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

Tags: Social modernization State art Assent Escapism Modern realism Mass culture

Themes:

New Realism