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 DeMille highlights the evangelical mission of the Spaniards but doesn’t hesitate to show their hypocritical and cowardly actions.

 Much better were the mass and battle scenes, which introduce us to the colossal style that DeMille would soon perfect.

Cecil B. DeMille’s 1917 film The Woman God Forgot revisits the conquest of Montezuma’s empire with a mix of historical narrative and early silent film style. While the lead performances feel awkward by modern standards, the battle scenes and costumes stand out. Highlighting the hypocrisy of the Spaniards, the movie offers an insightful glimpse into DeMille’s developing cinematic approach and silent-era aesthetics. Discover this classic silent epic by Cecil B. DeMille and explore the birth of Hollywood's historical dramas!

 "A film of extreme sensuality and rawness thanks to the excellent lead actors, both very much in sync."

 "A dark love melodrama steeped in horror and gothic… powerful, daring, sweet."

The River, a 1929 film by Frank Borzage, is a dark, sensual melodrama set in the Rocky Mountains featuring intense performances by Charles Farrell and Mary Duncan. Though much of the original footage is lost, a reconstructed version combines surviving film with stills and captions. The film explores themes of good versus evil within a claustrophobic, gothic atmosphere. Despite its strong artistic merit, it remains an overlooked gem in Borzage's career. Explore this fascinating reconstructed silent classic and experience Frank Borzage's masterful blend of passion and darkness.

 I believe it’s a film that’s good for the heart to watch.

 Noisy, colorful, and variegated, tender, poignant, a grotesque surreal fairy tale that will win you over!

Set during the civil war in former Yugoslavia, Emir Kusturica's La vita è un miracolo initially puzzles the viewer but quickly captivates with its anarchic and vibrant style. The film is full of noisy, colorful scenes underscored by lively Balkan brass bands. It blends surreal, grotesque fairy tale elements with tender and poignant moments, offering a heartfelt cinematic experience that ultimately wins you over. Discover the vibrant chaos and heartfelt story of La vita è un miracolo—watch the film and immerse yourself in the colorful Balkan spirit!

 "Listen Pellegrini, you grew up with books, joints, and revolution but your parka was bought by your dad, I raised sheep and sometimes even slept with them, but now they call me doctor, there has to be a reason!"

 A true agglomeration of expanded evil, taken from Carlotto, nonetheless well shot and directed by Michele Soavi, where almost no one is saved.

Michele Soavi's 'Arrivederci amore, ciao' is a dark Italian thriller rooted in themes of evil, power, and unresolved pasts. Adapted from Carlotto, it explores human desires entwined with atrocity. The film is well shot and acted, supported by the evocative soundtrack from Aqualung. Recommended for genre enthusiasts, it balances darkness with narrative depth. Watch Michele Soavi's dark thriller and immerse yourself in its gripping story and haunting soundtrack now!

 The world seems to advance towards some ruin and we merely hope that the advance is slow.

 Small towns and remote stations of forgotten places are revisited, still far today from modernity.

Davide Ferrario’s documentary captures Primo Levi’s ten-month journey home from Auschwitz, blending haunting Eastern European imagery with deep reflections on memory and humanity. Narrated by Umberto Orsini, the film evokes a powerful sense of longing, nature, and historical gravity, ultimately reminding viewers of the enduring bonds between people and places despite time and suffering. Watch La strada di Levi to experience a moving journey through history and memory.

 Film practically divided into two parts, at times anonymous but, ultimately, heartfelt and certainly worth watching.

Cuore Sacro is a film divided into two distinct parts, with moments that feel anonymous but ultimately delivers heartfelt emotions. Despite some unevenness, it remains worth watching for viewers interested in emotional Italian dramas. Discover the heartfelt drama of Cuore Sacro and explore Ferzan Ozpetek’s unique cinematic style today.

 Margherita Buy truly at her best.

 Women know how to be reborn, more beautiful and stronger than before, after the end of a love.

Roberto Faenza’s film, inspired by Elena Ferrante’s work, offers a delicate and intimate portrayal of love's end. Featuring a standout performance by Margherita Buy, it highlights women's ability to emerge stronger and more beautiful after heartbreak. Discover Roberto Faenza’s touching film and witness Margherita Buy’s finest performance. Watch I giorni dell'abbandono today!

 Actors over the top or evanescent, flat and rough direction, dialogues of infinite poverty and a soundtrack that still cries for revenge.

 The film transforms into something more heartfelt and compassionate, even if it is laced with parodic ferocity, trifles, and fireworks.

Mario Monicelli’s Le Rose del Deserto is a bittersweet, slow-starting war film set in 1940 Libya. Despite rough direction, uneven acting, and a weak soundtrack, it offers a compassionate, parodic tribute to wartime struggles. Inspired by Tobino’s writing, the film evokes nostalgia for an old-fashioned style of Italian cinema. It may not reach the heights of Monicelli’s greatest works but stands as a heartfelt farewell. Discover the heartfelt complexity of Le Rose del Deserto—explore Mario Monicelli’s nostalgic take on WWII Libya today!

 Non-aligned, unreconciled, stubbornly problematic: in a word, uncomfortable.

 That strong combination of ethics and aesthetics that has always distinguished him becomes increasingly evident, which will ultimately be his personal hallmark, chapeau!

This review explores a 1995 interview of the famed Italian documentarian Vittorio De Seta. The discussion highlights his aristocratic charm, artistic rigor, and refusal to compromise with mainstream cinema. De Seta’s strong ethics combined with poetic filmmaking are emphasized through references to his work such as Banditi a Orgosolo. The film retrospective in Palermo marks a significant moment of appreciation for his uncompromising approach. Discover the legacy of Vittorio De Seta and his poetic documentary style – watch or read more about this remarkable filmmaker today!

 I’m not here to tell you lies, you read that correctly, let me spell it out for you, MA-STER-PIECE.

 Comparing the viewing of this film to a necessary bath of humility is not out of place, a bath as mighty and restorative...

Vito Pandolfi’s film Gli ultimi is an austere, poetic portrayal of poverty and childhood in 1930s rural Friuli. The film combines religious and Marxist influences to depict a harsh life with dignity. Despite censorship and limited distribution, its recent restoration reveals a masterpiece characterized by visual austerity and profound emotional honesty. The review celebrates its artistic severity and recommends it as a humbling cultural experience. Watch Gli ultimi now to experience a raw, poetic journey through 1930s Friuli’s hardships and resilience.