Sky Arte documentary reveals secrets of Italian cinema's golden age through its secretaries

On Friday, July 3, Sky Arte is set to air a documentary titled 'Segretarie, una vita per il cinema.' This film, directed by Raffaele Rago and Daniela Masciale, focuses on the lives of six former secretaries from the heyday of Italian cinema. The women featured—Cesarina Marchetti, Paola Quagliero, Liliana Avincola, Anna Maria Scafasci, Resi Bruletti, and Fiammetta Profili—worked alongside legendary filmmakers like Federico Fellini and Mario Monicelli, as well as prominent producers such as the De Laurentiis brothers and actors like Alberto Sordi and Vittorio Gassman. With a collection of rare photos and personal stories, the documentary aims to honor a vibrant era for Italian cinema, celebrated at festivals like Venice, Cannes, and Los Angeles. Artribune oversees the digital content for Sky Arte's site.