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MOVIE LIBRARY OSCARS AND NOMINEES DIRECTORS ACTORS COMPOSERS Alexandra Cinematografica presents its library of films dating back to 1955 (the year of its foundation) until today. In fifty Ennio De Concini Marcel Camus Virna Lisi Nino Ferrer years of experience, Alexandra has had the La rivolta dei gladiatori, Palma d’oro a Cannes Cannes L’età selvaggia anche nel ruolo di attore pleasure of working with leading figures Le legioni di Cleopatra, L’età selvaggia César in the world of cinematography, many of I Giganti della Tessaglia, David di Donatello which have earned prestigious recognition Orazi e Curiazi Le temps des loups Riz Ortolani during the course of their career, such as Claude Chabrol War gods of Babylon the American Oscars and the important Alfredo Giannetti Orso d’oro a Berlino Marcello Mastroianni European awards in Cannes, Berlin and La tigre ama la carne fresca Venice. La spada del Cid Les Biches – le Cerbiatte Golden Globe Piero Piccioni L’amico di famiglia Cannes Racconti d’estate Its mission, now as then, is to cultivate ta- David Donatello lent and promote auteur films. Ennio Morricone Venezia Marco Ferreri L’Harem Racconti d’estate Carlo Rustichelli Orso d’oro a Berlino, I giganti della Tessaglia Palma d’oro a Cannes LES BICHES Michel Piccoli Jack Palance David di Donatello LE CERBIATTE Tedeum L’Harem Berlino Renzo Rossellini Cannes Le legioni di Cleopatra (Orso d’argento, Berlin 1968, Davis di Donatello José Maria Forqué best actress Stéphane Audran) Carlo Rambaldi L’amico di famiglia I Giganti della Tessaglia Orso d’argento a Berlino Carlo Savina La mujer de la tierra caliente Omar Sharif Sfida al re di Castiglia La spada del Cid Golden Globe GRANDIAlex Infascelli ARTISTIGoldsnake César Venezia L’AMICO Mayerling Nude si muore David di Donatello DI FAMIGLIA La mujer de la tierra caliente Ricomincio da 80 Jean Louis Trintignant (Fipresci Prize, Berlin Festival 1973, Berlino to the director Claude Chabrol). Cannes César curiosity: CON CUI ABBIAMO Les biches – Le cerbiatte costume designer of the movie a very young Karl Lagerfeld. LAVORATO GENRE: Vittorio Cottafavi, one of the most esteemed directors of peplum History film genre, directs this magnificent film made in CinemaScope, Action using an evocative screenplay (among those writers, we remem- Adventure ber the Oscar award winning, Ennio De Concini) that captivates DIRECTOR: in the English language version, as well. Vittorio Cottafavi Marcus Numidius (portrayed by Ettore Manni, who was brilliant SCREENPLAY: in his interpretations for Fellini, Magni, Scola, Risi, Antonioni and Ennio De Concini Lattuada) in the role of a Roman army officer sent to Armenia to Francesco De Feo Gianfranco Parolini subdue a dangerous gladiator revolt and to capture their rebel leader, Aselepius (played by Georges Marchal, who performed PRODUCED BY: in Bunuel and Leone, to name a few). Marcus must also confront Alexandra Cinematografica the Princess Amira (Gianna Maria Canale), who is slowly poison- ing the young Armenian heir to the throne in order to become CAST: Ettore Manni queen. A beautiful slave (Mara Cruz) is an expert in potions and Georges Marchal soon reveals herself to be a valuable ally to the Roman army offi- Gianna Maria Canale cer in saving the prince from Amira’s poisons. Mara Cruz A quite original aspect of this film resides in both of its female Valeria Moriconi characters; strong, tenacious and as heroic as their male equiva- lents. Far from the “ingénue” stereotype, these women are truly YEAR: 1958 exceptional characters in costume films. Not many people know that in the female cast is a young Valeria Moriconi, having al- ALSO KNOWN AS: ready appeared four years earlier in the film version of Scarpet- A Revolta dos Gladiadores, Portugal ta’s masterpiece Miseria e Nobiltà. Aufstand der Gladiatoren, West Germany Cottafavi directed epic chase scenes and cinematographic duals La révolte des gladiateurs, France in the arena, alternating dramatic turn of events with gorgeous La rebelión de los gladiadores, Spain The Warrior and the Slave Girl, Usa landscapes and scenery which helped create remarkable emo- tional and imaginative harmony, enhancing the historic back- LENGHT: ground of the film. 98 mins THE WARRIOR GIRL AND THE SLAVE GENRE: History Action Adventure This superb adaptation of the love story between Marc Antony and Cleopatra, directed by Vittorio Cottafavi (one of the most DIRECTOR: Vittorio Cottafavi esteemed directors of peplum film genre) is considered a master- piece of its time. It was such an original film, that it was chosen SCREENPLAY: by the director, Gianni Amelio – in representation of Italy – for Ennio De Concini the project 15x15 patronized by the European Community for Vittorio Cottafavi the restoration of fifteen of the most significant European films. Natividad Zaro Among the writers of the screenplay, we are reminded of Oscar PRODUCED BY: winner Ennio De Concini. Alexandra Cinematografica Marc Antony (Georges Marchal who performed in Bunuel and CAST: Leone, to name a few) is in Alexandria with his beloved Cleopa- Linda Cristal tra (Linda Cristal, twice a Golden Globe winner), queen of Egypt. Alfredo Mayo Georges Marchal Together they rule the eastern part of the Roman Republic. Cleo- Daniela Rocca patra’s beauty is legendary, but few can affirm to having admired her up close. Almost no one has access to her palace, which is YEAR: guarded night and day by her fearful legion. Every so often, howe- 1959 ver, Cleopatra steals into the night, disguised in plain clothes so she can blend in with her people, and would sometimes dance ALSO KNOWN AS: Legions of the Nile, Usa languidly in the taverns of her city. Les légions de Cléopâtre, France Octavian (Alfredo Mayo), at the head of the eastern part of the Oi legeones tis Kleopatras, Greece Roman Republic, is about to disembark in Egypt with his troupes, (traslitterazione dal greco) set on defeating the queen and his rival, the consul. The battle that will decide the destiny of the empire looms. LENGHT: 100 mins The Legions of the Nile has abundant action scenes, battles and dramatic moments that Cottafavi is able to interplay with bril- LOCATION: liant, romantic and entertaining interludes. The scenes in the Cinecittà Studios, Rome arena and of the cavalry with Cleopatra driving a chariot pulled Ciudad Lineal, Madrid, Spain LEGIONS LEGIONS OF THE NILE by ten horses, have marked the history of cinema. GENRE: Adventure History Action DIRECTOR: Riccardo Freda SCREENPLAY: Ennio De Concini Thanks to an accurate screenplay, imaginary giants (animated by Riccardo Freda a young Carlo Rambaldi at the start of his career, who gives the Mario Rossetti monsters a terrifying and evocative appearance) battle to the PRODUCED BY: last drop of blood, as this film describes the history of Jason and Virgilio de Blasi the Argonauts with great visual impact. The evil Adrastus (Al- berto Farnese) is plotting to take possession of Thessaly and to CAST: marry the beautiful Creusa (Ziva Rodann). First, though, he must Alberto Farnese convince the kingdom’s subjects that the reigning king, Jason Roland Carey (Roland Carey), has died during the search for the golden fleece. Ziva Rodann Massimo Girotti But the king is still alive and with his Argonauts, led by Orpheus Moira Orfei (Massimo Girotti, esteemed film star directed by the likes of Vis- conti, Germi, Pasolini, Antonioni and Ozpetec), he must face gi- YEAR: gantic monsters, a maniple of cruel sorcerers and is on the verge 1960 of returning after he has conquered the golden fleece. They land just in time to see Adrastus about to place the crown ALSO KNOWN AS: Das Schwert des roten Giganten, on his head and marry the beautiful Creusa. West Germany Directed by Riccardo Freda, one of the pioneers of Italian horror Le géants de Théssalie, France films, this story reaches the limits of fantasy with amazing action Los gigantes de la Tessaglia, Spain scenes and continued suspense which is unraveled only at the The Giants of Thessaly, Usa end. LENGHT: Among some of its peculiarities, this film boasts a spectacular 95 mins Carlo Rustichelli (an Italian composer who has created musical scores for films directed by the likes of Monicelli, Germi, Ber- LOCATION: tolucci, Loy, Pontecorvo). Among the screenwriters, we are re- Cinecittà Studios, Rome THE GIANTS OF THE GIANTS THESSALY minded of the Oscar winner Ennio De Concini. GENRE: Drama History DIRECTOR: Miguel Iglesias SCREENPLAY: Ferdinando Baldi Alfredo Giannetti Luis G. de Blain Noel Clarasò Maria Sol (Chantal Deberg) and Elvira (Daniela Bianchi, future Bond girl in From Russia with Love, also co-produced by Alexan- PRODUCED BY: dra Cinematografica), are the daughters of the legendary Span- Alexandra Cinematografica ish captain El Cid Campeador. The daughters are married to two Victor M. Tarruella, Cintera brothers, Ferdinando and Diego, both Counts of Carrion, and are CAST: tortured , abandoned and robbed of their father’s famous sword. Roland Carey Alfonso, the king of Castile, orders the dishonorable Counts to Daniela Bianchi return the sword, pay the penalty and remove themselves from Chantal Deberg the court. The Counts then turn to the powerful Beranguer (who Sandro Moretti is now the king of Catalonia after having killed his brother, the legitimate king), instigating a series of bloody raids against the YEAR: king by his men. Justice will prevail only after a long series of vi- 1962 olent battles. ALSO KNOWN AS: Miguel Iglesias directs the action scenes with great mastery, A Espada de El Cid, Portugal creating compelling chases on horseback among the various fac- Das Schwert des Cid, Germania tions, attacks on the castle and sword fights. L’épée du Cid, Francia Among the screenwriters of this film are Alfredo Giannetti, Oscar The Sword of El Cid USA winner for Pietro Germi’s Divorce Italian Style and Ferdinando Baldi, the future director of The Tyrant of Castile, Goldsnake and LENGHT: 88 mins Duel of Champions, produced and co-produced by Alexandra.