Film
Maciste Alpino
- Director
- Luigi Romano Borgnetto, Luigi Maggi, Giovanni Pastrone
- Certificate
- PG
- Running Time
- 85 mins
Bartolomeo Pagano‘s character Maciste the Strongman was a huge attraction in early Italian silent film. In this newly restored romp from 1916, Maciste and his troupe are busy making a film in a small town on the border with Austria. They are then imprisoned by the Austrian guards, who have been irritated by the enthusiasm with which they greet the news of Italy’s entry into the war. For Maciste it is an invitation to place his legendary strength at the service of the weak, freeing his companions, defeating the Austrians and enrolling in the Alpine troops to fight in the mountains.
https://youtu.be/hwbDlLMoEUk
Presented by South West Silents and Cinema Rediscovered, this rare screening will have live musical accompaniment by John Sweeney and will be introduced by Dr Carol O’Sullivan, Associate Professor in Translation Studies, Bristol University and James Harrison, co-director of South West Silents.
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