FILM
 
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

Genre(s):

Drama

Production Company:

SACIA CINES

Notes:

Shot as a silent film and later added sound to

Director(s):

Mario Camerini

Composer(s):

Marcello Lattes

Screenwriter(s):

Mario Camerini
Corrado d'Errico

Senic Designer(s):

Umberto Torri
Daniele Crespi

Actor(s):

Ekaterina Nagy von Cziser (known as 'Käthe von Nagy')
Rodolfo Gucci (known as 'Maurizio D'Ancora')

Release Date :

24 Mar, 1931

Theme(s) :

New Realism