Sergio Leone: The Italian Who Invented America

2022 1h 47m IT

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7.4

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★7.4TMDB · 73

Documentary

Synopsis

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To mark the recent thirtieth anniversary of Sergio Leone’s death, this documentary sets out to pay tribute to one of the great legends of world cinema. The singular artistic vision of Sergio Leone has transcended national borders, creating the Spaghetti Western genre and transforming the international cinematic panorama forever with his innovative stylistic and narrative solutions, which have now become part of the language of the movies. The film, which is enriched with precious archive footage from the Cineteca di Bologna, including rare audio recordings and film clips shot behind the scenes, sees for the first time the direct participation of the Leone family and has interviews both with Leone’s longtime collaborators and with icons of Hollywood who have been profoundly influenced by his work.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Quentin Tarantino
Self
Frank Miller
Self
Giuseppe Tornatore
Self
Damien Chazelle
Self
Clint Eastwood
Self
Steven Spielberg
Self
Martin Scorsese
Self
Jennifer Connelly
Self

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Francesco Zippel
Writers: Francesco Zippel
Languages: English, French, Italian
Countries: Italy, United Kingdom

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ERA

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Released 4 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 3 languages: English, French, Italian.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Italy, United Kingdom.

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ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Francesco Zippel, shot by Marco Tomaselli. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Editor Michele Castelli shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Quentin Tarantino and Frank Miller and Giuseppe Tornatore carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt21382430 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Francesco Zippel directs. Marco Tomaselli behind the camera. Michele Castelli cuts. Produced in Italy, United Kingdom. Dialogue in English, French, Italian.

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1Released 4 years ago.
2Dialogue crosses 3 languages: English, French, Italian.
3International production across 2 countries: Italy, United Kingdom.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Directed by Francesco Zippel, shot by Marco Tomaselli. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Editor Michele Castelli shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Quentin Tarantino and Frank Miller and Giuseppe Tornatore carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt21382430 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 73 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.