Made up almost entirely of archival interviews with Italian film director Roberto Rossellini (with audio interviews playing over various behind-the-scene bits and archival footage) the director recalls his early life, how he got into film, his political beliefs and how they were formed.
Directed byAdriano Aprà
Cineteca Nazionale C.S.CFeaturing

Roberto Rossellini
Self (archive footage)

Ingrid Bergman
Self (archive footage)

Anna Magnani
Self (archive footage)

Isabella Rossellini
Self (archive footage)

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