24 Jun 2000
I Want to Be
The short drama film follows the daily life of the Juan and Jorge, two brothers living on the streets of Mexico City. It won an Academy Award in 2001 for Best Live Action Short Film.
Nights of Cabiria
The story of a betrayed but unquenchable little Roman street-walker.
Rome, 1957. A woman, Cabiria, is robbed and left to drown by her boyfriend, Giorgio. Rescued, she resumes her life and tries her best to find happiness in a cynical world. Even when she thinks her struggles are over and she has found happiness and contentment, things may not be what they seem.
Top Billed Cast
Giulietta Masina Maria 'Cabiria' Ceccarelli
François Périer Oscar D'Onofrio
Franca Marzi Wanda
Amedeo Nazzari Alberto Lazzari
Aldo Silvani The wizard
Dorian Gray Jessy
Enio Girolami Amleto, 'il magnaccia'
Mario Passante Uncle of Amleto
Franco Balducci Spectator on the Stage of the Cinema (uncredited)
Ciccio Barbi Man on the Stage (uncredited)
Luciano Bonanni Man in Black Suit at the Edge of the River (uncredited)
Mimmo Poli Man Eating in the Nightclub (uncredited)
Franco Fabrizi Giorgio (uncredited)
Sandro Moretti Un papponcello (uncredited)
Polidor Friar (uncredited)
María Luisa Rolando Marisa (uncredited)
Gianni Baghino (uncredited)
Riccardo Fellini (uncredited)
Nino Milano (uncredited)
Sergio Parlato (uncredited)
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