Sky Arte Documentary Revisits Sergio Leone's Western Revolution
On October 22, 2023, Sky Arte aired the documentary 'Sergio Leone: Cinema Cinema', examining the Italian filmmaker's impact on the Western genre. The film features interviews with Leone's wife Carla Ranaldi, screenwriter Sergio Donati, cinematographer Tonino Delli Colli, composers Ennio Morricone and Alessandro Alessandroni, and directors Damiano Damiani and Florestano Vancini. It covers Leone's career from his debut 'Il colosso di Rodi' to the 'Dollars Trilogy' ('A Fistful of Dollars', 'For a Few Dollars More', 'The Good, the Bad and the Ugly') and his masterpiece 'Once Upon a Time in America'. The documentary highlights Leone's revolutionary approach to Westerns, which earned him international acclaim and lasting influence on cinema.
Key facts
- Documentary 'Sergio Leone: Cinema Cinema' aired on Sky Arte on October 22, 2023
- Features interviews with Carla Ranaldi, Sergio Donati, Tonino Delli Colli, Ennio Morricone, Alessandro Alessandroni, Damiano Damiani, Florestano Vancini
- Covers Leone's 'Dollars Trilogy' and 'Once Upon a Time in America'
- Leone debuted as director with 'Il colosso di Rodi'
- Leone died 34 years ago
- Documentary examines Leone's impact on the Western genre
- Content curated by Artribune
- Leone's father was a director of silent films
Entities
Artists
- Sergio Leone
- Carla Ranaldi
- Sergio Donati
- Tonino Delli Colli
- Ennio Morricone
- Alessandro Alessandroni
- Damiano Damiani
- Florestano Vancini
Institutions
- Sky Arte
- Artribune
Locations
- Italy