DIANA L’AFFASCINATRICE

Gustavo Serena

Scen.: Renzo Chiosso; F.: Alberto G. Carta; Scgf.: Alfredo Manzi; Int.: Francesca Bertini (Diana), Gustavo Serena (capitano Newse), Carlo Benetti (Amari), Alfredo De Antoni; Prod.: Caesar; 35mm. L.: 1250 m. D.: 68’ a 16 f/s. Col.

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T. it.: Italian title. T. int.: International title. T. alt.: Alternative title. Sog.: Story. Scen.: Screenplay. F.: Cinematography. M.: Editing. Scgf.: Set Design. Mus.: Music. Int.: Cast. Prod.: Production Company. L.: Length. D.: Running Time. f/s: Frames per second. Bn.: Black e White. Col.: Color. Da: Print source

Film Notes

Diana, a fascinating Mata Hari from an unspecified Balkan-Danube country, seduces an officer to steal important documents from him. However, tender feelings overcome her, and after saving the man she loves from dishonor, Diana prefers to disappear forever. The role, while by no means fresh off the press, proves ideal for the temperament of the actress and for easy-going viewers. An anonymous reviewer for “La Vita Cinematografica” (15.9.1915) describes the actress’s seductive powers as such: “Her smile hides deception even when she relaxes and seems sincere. Her heat is electricity…”

Vittorio Martinelli, in Francesca Bertini, Gianfranco Mingozzi ed., Cineteca di Bologna/Le Mani, Bologna/Recco, 2003

In short

Director: Gustavo Serena
Year: 1915
Country: Italia
Running time: 68'
Film Version

French and Dutch intertitles

Sound
Mute
Edition
2003
Section
La diva italiana: Francesca Bertini

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