The ICSA has its plant a few kilometers from Florence at the foot of the picturesque hills of Fiesole. The factory covers an area of \u200b\u200bapprox. 30,000, fully fenced.
The new studios covers the surface of more than sqm. 1800, the second Theatre, currently under construction, will cover 3,200 square meters. Four sets of motors furnished by more than 1,500 amperes of electricity, provided that this will soon be doubled soon become operational for another four power units which, like the first, the General Electricity Company of Milan is proceeding with the installation.
Over a hundred arc lamps and mercury, the most famous factories specialized U.S., Germany and France provide the ability to perform the most magnificent scenes in artificial light.
In a special room, not far from the projection room and editing room movies, work print shops and dry the development of films. A tailoring department shall exclusively used for making all the costumes of any era they are, as well as other local oversee the work of wrought iron, the manufacture of artistic furniture, decoration in plaster or stucco, and everything should be equally for the scenes.
even mention the machine shop, a sawmill, a flirtatious restaurant etc. etc.
In the remaining large parcels of land are the reconstruction of much of the old Assisi, among which, under the watchful and intelligent direction of Count Giulio Antamoro, are taking the action of the film which we give below a brief mention.
Turns ...
A day at the ICSA, while in the soundstage - the great drama that can worthily compete with the largest in Italy and abroad - including the reconstruction wise Brother Francis is made with love like no other. Here
Count Antamoro. Alto, ladies in the carriage and gesture, and a few short words, all taken by the charm that emanates from the work he produces huge. Here, at his side, Alfredo De Antoni, his faithful companion, her loyal support. And I laughed, I laughed a good, all masterpiece of light and Gengarelli, the unforgettable of photographic of Christus entrusted with the responsibility of all the virtuosity of this film for the most universal success.
'Turns. " The strictest discipline is one of the filmmakers. In the poor habit of the Poor Man of God, Alberto Pasquali, as they say, "right." In the face gaunt as macerated by an inner flame in her eyes soft and submissive, this actor is really the ideal interpreter of the difficult part of his charge. Worthy of the crown are the handsome Gascon and figure Joubé Romuald (Sassorosso) and the Cav. Alfredo Robert (Bernardone) and Princess Druzskoy (Madonna Pica).
We see the grace and smile at the spring with clear faces juvenile Romanella (of Clare Scifi) and Enna De Rasi (Agnes of Scifi): two girls now, for the first time, compete in cinematography.
"Gens nova ', in other words. And then
Ruggero Barni, Cav: Biondi, Gino Borsi, Ugo Manni, Umberto Salvini, and all full of desire: all aware of the responsibility that each of them above: all ready, always, in a discipline like.
Count Antamoro guides them, encourages them, encourages them: its high teaching art for all is a guarantee of success.
follow him faithfully, the top performers and the latest extras.
Then stroll through the streets of Assisi, built in here, in the circle of the boundary walls of this establishment that really honors us. The sun is
eddies of golden light squares; spark fountains, lies, with a voluptuous softness in the high battlements of the city walls to the sky that launched the work of many workers' arms. In every corner, every detail is the most fleeting impression of good taste, competence art scenic Otha. And with how much passion he speaks of this work, born in the silence of her hidden closet, now finally made with a grandeur that was miraculous.
How many people are here? Many
. It is, however, a silent work that the cinema has always been unknown. There
passes Donatella Gemma also new to the film. It gives life to the figure of Miriam, the courtesan that Francis will redeem us from sin: as Christ redeemed the Magdalene.
is the hour of his work and walked hurriedly to the theater.
'Turns. " Each painting is like a new building went stone that is born. Everyone, big and small, brings the work that is born of the most auspicious on their contribution, work, faith, discipline. Artisans without any fatigue and without sleep.
So the first evening shadows fall. The sun goes red velvet silhouette of everything. The last fire. And then a soft blue dissolves on the walls of the reconstructions, flood the alleys, envelops the large theater. But inside the theater
a fervent life goes on without interruption.
Maybe it will work until late at night.
titanic effort ... For the reconstructions
ICSA took about 500 workers and 20,000 cubic meters from timber, bricks etc. Have been used for a length of wire mesh that could cover a road of 2,500 km
The various materials are estimated at 150 trucks. 50 tools have worked for the furniture on stage, 25 artists for decoration stage, 80 workers for the construction of wrought iron, wood etc..
The ICSA has also used 60 tailors for making costumes and make-up has two divisions: one for artists and one for the masses. The town of Assisi rebuilt
covers an area of \u200b\u200b5000 square meters: three large squares and two long streets full of shops, workshops, warehouse etc..
The city walls are 30 meters long and reconstructions highest reach 35 meters.
7000 costumes were made, of which 1000 are fully equipped for the Crusaders.
The plant also has sufficient supplies 600 horses to harness.
The costumes were made in tailoring their designs on the prof. John Costantini, Institute of Fine Arts in Rome, member of the S. Luca. Joseph
League (Special Issue Franciscan, L'Eco del Cinema October 1926)
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