Cinecittà Studios' Archive

Cinecittà has been producing dreams and emotions through moving pictures since 1937.

For the last 70 years, it has been the reference point of both Italian and international cinematography.

Fascinating sets and atmospheres were re-created within its walls, influencing irreversibly more than half a century of the film history.

The artistic heritage of Cinecittà is amazing: from the more than 3,000 films that have been shot here, 90 has received Academy Award nominations and, of those, 47 have won Oscars.

The Archive of Cinecittà Studios contains many productions realized within the walls of the Studios since 1937.

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25.03.2011

Gregory Crewdson’s Graveyard of Italian Cinema

Gregory Crewdson is world renowned for his elaborately staged color photographs — shot with Hollywood actors and large crews — that psychologically reference the movies of such iconic filmmakers as David Lynch, Alfred Hitchcock, and Stephen Spielberg.

25.03.2011

Hollywood’s Obsession With Rome

Hollywood’s obsession with ancient Rome has spanned many a decade and from the original Ben-Hur in 1959 to Hollywood’s latest release The Eagle, it seems audience appetites haven’t wavered.

The Eagle is the latest instalment in the Roman adventure genre to hit our screens this week and with it, offers up a more gritty portrayal of Roman life, with director Kevin Macdonald explorin

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