The Strongest Weapon
L'arma più forte - L'uomo che inventò Cinecittà
Synopsis
This documentary using images from the Luce Archive tells the story of Freddi a Fascist civil servant who had a profound love for cinema which he developed during his many trips to Hollywood where he carefully studied and observed important American productions meeting famous producers and directors. Actor Diego Abatantuono is the voice of Freddi on screen that takes us back to the period of 1934-1939 when he was the Head of National Film Office, his ties with the duce and will to replace old cinema and organize an actual state institution as well as the ambitious project of creating city of cinema with state of the art systems architectural designs by the famous architect Gino Peressutti.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vanni Gandolfo
- Original Title
- L'arma più forte - L'uomo che inventò Cinecittà
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 55m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vanni Gandolfo
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What is The Strongest Weapon about?
This documentary using images from the Luce Archive tells the story of Freddi a Fascist civil servant who had a profound love for cinema which he developed during his many trips to Hollywood where he carefully studied and observed important American productions meeting famous producers and directors. Actor Diego Abatantuono is the voice of Freddi on screen that takes us back to the period of 1934-1939 when he was the Head of National Film Office, his ties with the duce and will to replace old cinema and organize an actual state institution as well as the ambitious project of creating city of cinema with state of the art systems architectural designs by the famous architect Gino Peressutti.
Who directed The Strongest Weapon?
The Strongest Weapon was directed by Vanni Gandolfo.
Who stars in The Strongest Weapon?
The principal cast of The Strongest Weapon includes Diego Abatantuono.
When was The Strongest Weapon released and how long is it?
The Strongest Weapon was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 55m.