16 Mar 2007
Once Upon a Time... 'Tess'
Television documentary about the making of Roman Polanski's 1979 film "Tess."
Rossellini Through His Own Eyes
Made up almost entirely of archival interviews with Italian film director Roberto Rossellini (with audio interviews playing over various behind-the-scene bits and archival footage) the director recalls his early life, how he got into film, his political beliefs and how they were formed.
Top Billed Cast
Ingrid Bergman Self (archive footage)
Anna Magnani Self (archive footage)
Isabella Rossellini Self (archive footage)
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