I raggi “Z”
Synopsis
I raggi “Z” has been irresistibly charming in every stage of its gradual rediscovery. A 15-minute fragment with lovely scenes of a snowy cityscape of Turin surfaced in the early 1990 at the CNC in Paris, and was then identified as Oca alla Colbert (Eleuterio Rodolfi, 1913), because of the seamstresses masquerading as geese. After additional discoveries we could screen 30 minutes of the same French version at the Cinema Ritrovato 2009, in the section dedicated to Gigetta and Rodolfi. The storyline gave away the correct identification of I raggi “Z”, a 1917 Ambrosio production, whose director remains unknown. But would any other Italian director than Rodolfi be able to create a comedy of such elegant, warm-hearted humour and enticing brio, and set the stage so well for Gigetta’s wonderful acting? (Mariann Lewinsky)
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- Director
- Eleuterio Ridolfi
- Screenplay & Story
- Bonis Charance
- Original Title
- I raggi “Z”
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 38m
- Production Studios
- Ambrosio e C.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eleuterio Ridolfi
Bonis Charance
Department Leadership Roster
Eleuterio Ridolfi
Director
Bonis Charance
Writer
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What is I raggi “Z” about?
I raggi “Z” has been irresistibly charming in every stage of its gradual rediscovery. A 15-minute fragment with lovely scenes of a snowy cityscape of Turin surfaced in the early 1990 at the CNC in Paris, and was then identified as Oca alla Colbert (Eleuterio Rodolfi, 1913), because of the seamstresses masquerading as geese. After additional discoveries we could screen 30 minutes of the same French version at the Cinema Ritrovato 2009, in the section dedicated to Gigetta and Rodolfi. The storyline gave away the correct identification of I raggi “Z”, a 1917 Ambrosio production, whose director remains unknown. But would any other Italian director than Rodolfi be able to create a comedy of such elegant, warm-hearted humour and enticing brio, and set the stage so well for Gigetta’s wonderful acting? (Mariann Lewinsky)
Who directed I raggi “Z”?
I raggi “Z” was directed by Eleuterio Ridolfi.
Who stars in I raggi “Z”?
The principal cast of I raggi “Z” includes Ercole Vaser, Gigetta Morano, Ersilia Scalpellini.
When was I raggi “Z” released and how long is it?
I raggi “Z” was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 38m.