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Sergio Leone: The Italian Who Invented America

Film · 2022

To mark the recent thirtieth anniversary of Sergio Leone’s death, this documentary sets out to pay tribute to one of the great legends of world cinema. The singular artistic vision of Sergio Leone has transcended national borders, creating the Spaghetti Western genre and transforming the international cinematic panorama forever with his innovative stylistic and narrative solutions, which have now become part of the language of the movies. The film, which is enriched with precious archive footage from the Cineteca di Bologna, including rare audio recordings and film clips shot behind the scenes, sees for the first time the direct participation of the Leone family and has interviews both with Leone’s longtime collaborators and with icons of Hollywood who have been profoundly influenced by his work.

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The people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. Francesco Zippeldirector · writer
  2. Michele Castellieditor
  3. Carlo Alberto Orecchiacinematographer
  4. Marco Tomasellicinematographer

On screen

  1. Damien Chazellelead actor
  2. Frank Millerlead actor
  3. Giuseppe Tornatorelead actor
  4. Quentin Tarantinolead actor
  5. Darren Aronofskysupporting actor
  6. Jennifer Connellysupporting actor
  7. Clint Eastwoodsupporting actor
  8. Ennio Morriconesupporting actor
  9. Martin Scorsesesupporting actor
  10. Robert De Nirosupporting actor
  11. Steven Spielbergsupporting actor
  12. Gian Luca Farinelliguest actor
  13. Christopher Fraylingguest actor
  14. Francesca Leoneguest actor
  15. Giuliano Montaldoguest actor
  16. Andrea Leoneguest actor
  17. Raffaella Leoneguest actor
  18. Jacques Audiardguest actor
  19. Sergio Leoneguest actor
  20. Dario Argentoguest actor
  21. Carlo Verdoneguest actor
  22. Tsui Harkguest actor
  23. Arnon Milchanguest actor
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Through the cast

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  1. Reservoir DogsQuentin Tarantino1991 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  2. A Pure FormalityGiuseppe Tornatore1994 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  3. The Unknown WomanGiuseppe Tornatore2006 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  4. The Best OfferGiuseppe Tornatore2013 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  5. Cinema ParadisoGiuseppe Tornatore1988 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  6. The Hateful EightQuentin Tarantino2019 · TV seriesStrong· 2 shared
  7. BaariaGiuseppe Tornatore2009 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  8. WhiplashDamien Chazelle2013 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  9. Sin City: A Dame to Kill ForFrank Miller2014 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  10. CorrespondenceGiuseppe Tornatore2016 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  11. Everybody's FineGiuseppe Tornatore1990 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  12. The Star MakerGiuseppe Tornatore1995 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  13. EnnioGiuseppe Tornatore2022 · FilmStrong· 9 shared
  14. MalenaGiuseppe Tornatore2000 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  15. The Legend of 1900Giuseppe Tornatore1998 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  16. The ProfessorGiuseppe Tornatore1986 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  17. WhiplashDamien Chazelle2014 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  18. Sin CityFrank Miller2005 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  19. First ManDamien Chazelle2018 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  20. The Hateful EightQuentin Tarantino2015 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  21. CursedFrank Miller2020 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  22. The SpiritFrank Miller2008 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  23. Jackie BrownQuentin Tarantino1997 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  24. Death ProofQuentin Tarantino2007 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  25. RoboCop 3Frank Miller1993 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  26. La La LandDamien Chazelle2016 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  27. 10 Cloverfield LaneDamien Chazelle2016 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  28. BabylonDamien Chazelle2022 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  29. The Last Exorcism Part IIDamien Chazelle2013 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  30. Reservoir DogsQuentin Tarantino1992 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  31. Grand PianoDamien Chazelle2013 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
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    The Adventures of Cliff BoothQuentin Tarantino2026 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  33. Once Upon a Time... in HollywoodQuentin Tarantino2019 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  34. RoboCop 2Frank Miller1990 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  35. Everybody's FineGiuseppe Tornatore2009 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  36. From Dusk Till DawnQuentin Tarantino1996 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  37. Pulp FictionQuentin Tarantino1994 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  38. Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody AffairQuentin Tarantino2011 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  39. Kill Bill: Vol. 2Quentin Tarantino2004 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  40. Django UnchainedQuentin Tarantino2012 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  41. The Irishman: In ConversationMartin ScorseseRobert De Niro2019 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  42. NoahDarren AronofskyJennifer Connelly2014 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  43. Jackie Brown: How It Went DownQuentin TarantinoRobert De Niro2002 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  44. Kill Bill: Vol. 1Quentin Tarantino2003 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  45. Inglourious BasterdsQuentin Tarantino2009 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  46. Comic Book Superheroes UnmaskedFrank Miller2003 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  47. The Big ShaveMartin Scorsese1967 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  48. Four RoomsQuentin Tarantino1995 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  49. The Collaboration of a Lifetime: Scorsese's Epic The IrishmanMartin ScorseseRobert De Niro2020 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  50. Heart of the BeastDamien Chazelle2026 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  51. Requiem for a DreamDarren AronofskyJennifer Connelly2000 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
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    Inside Rupert PupkinMartin ScorseseRobert De Niro2014 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  53. Dante Ferretti: Production DesignerGiuseppe TornatoreMartin Scorsese2010 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  54. Natural Born KillersQuentin Tarantino1994 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  55. True RomanceQuentin Tarantino1993 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  56. Sex, Lies & SuperheroesFrank Miller2003 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  57. Killing ZoeQuentin Tarantino1993 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  58. From Dusk Till Dawn: The SeriesQuentin Tarantino2014 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  59. Vanessa in the GardenClint EastwoodSteven Spielberg1985 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  60. Frank Miller: American GeniusFrank Miller2024 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  61. Hell RideQuentin Tarantino2008 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  62. The EddyDamien Chazelle2020 · TV seriesStrong· 1 shared
  63. 300Frank Miller2007 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  64. The FountainDarren Aronofsky2006 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  65. Mean StreetsMartin ScorseseRobert De Niro1973 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  66. Bianco, rosso e VerdoneCarlo VerdoneEnnio Morricone1981 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  67. GrindhouseQuentin Tarantino2007 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  68. The King of AdsGiuseppe Tornatore1991 · FilmNotable· 4 shared
  69. Sukiyaki Western DjangoQuentin Tarantino2007 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  70. The AuditionMartin ScorseseRobert De Niro2015 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  71. HereafterClint EastwoodSteven Spielberg2010 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  72. mother!Darren Aronofsky2017 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  73. Once Upon a Time in AmericaSergio LeoneEnnio Morricone1984 · FilmNotable· 6 shared
  74. Hostel: Part IIQuentin Tarantino2007 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  75. The Good, the Bad and the UglySergio LeoneClint Eastwood1966 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  76. CurdledQuentin Tarantino1996 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  77. From Dusk Till Dawn 2: Texas Blood MoneyQuentin Tarantino1999 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  78. From Dusk Till Dawn 3: The Hangman's DaughterQuentin Tarantino2000 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  79. Raging Bull: Before the FightMartin ScorseseRobert De Niro2005 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  80. Fun Is BeautifulCarlo VerdoneEnnio Morricone1980 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  81. Welcome to EarthDarren Aronofsky2021 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  82. Once Upon a Time in the WestSergio LeoneEnnio Morricone1968 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  83. Comic Book ConfidentialFrank Miller1989 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  84. The BluesMartin ScorseseClint Eastwood2003 · TV seriesNotable· 2 shared
  85. The King of ComedyMartin ScorseseRobert De Niro1982 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  86. For a Few Dollars MoreSergio LeoneClint Eastwood1965 · FilmNotable· 4 shared
  87. HostelQuentin Tarantino2006 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  88. Flags of Our FathersClint Eastwood2006 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  89. Taxi DriverMartin ScorseseRobert De Niro1976 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  90. CasinoMartin ScorseseRobert De Niro1995 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  91. GoodFellasMartin ScorseseRobert De Niro1990 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  92. The WrestlerDarren Aronofsky2008 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  93. Sergio Leone, une Amérique de légendeClint EastwoodEnnio Morricone2018 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  94. The WhaleDarren Aronofsky2022 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  95. Budd Boetticher: A Man Can Do ThatClint EastwoodQuentin Tarantino2005 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
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    Stanley Kubrick in FocusMartin ScorseseSteven Spielberg2012 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  97. The Bridges of Madison CountyClint Eastwood1995 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  98. Amblin'Steven Spielberg1968 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  99. HeroQuentin Tarantino2002 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  100. Million Dollar BabyClint Eastwood2004 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  101. BelowDarren Aronofsky2002 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  102. Mystic RiverClint Eastwood2003 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  103. Blood WorkClint Eastwood2002 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  104. Making 'The Irishman'Martin ScorseseRobert De Niro2020 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  105. Cape FearMartin ScorseseRobert De Niro1991 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
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    The Man with No NameClint EastwoodSergio Leone1977 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  107. The Bird with the Crystal PlumageDario ArgentoEnnio Morricone1970 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  108. Absolute PowerClint Eastwood1997 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  109. PiDarren Aronofsky1998 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  110. PhenomenaDario ArgentoJennifer Connelly1985 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  111. Sacco & VanzettiGiuliano MontaldoEnnio Morricone1971 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  112. On the LotSteven Spielberg2007 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  113. Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan's HopeFrank Miller2011 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  114. Letters from Iwo JimaClint EastwoodSteven Spielberg2006 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  115. The Stendhal SyndromeDario ArgentoEnnio Morricone1996 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  116. No Direction Home: Bob DylanMartin Scorsese2005 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  117. Raging BullMartin ScorseseRobert De Niro1980 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  118. TightropeClint Eastwood1984 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  119. UnforgivenClint Eastwood1992 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  120. The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie EditingQuentin TarantinoMartin Scorsese2004 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  121. Caught StealingDarren Aronofsky2025 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  122. High Plains DrifterClint Eastwood1973 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  123. The Age of InnocenceMartin Scorsese1993 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  124. Who's That Knocking at My DoorMartin Scorsese1968 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  125. Don't Say No Until I Finish Talking: The Story of Richard D. ZanuckSteven SpielbergClint Eastwood2013 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  126. Red Sun, Black Sand: The Making of 'Letters from Iwo Jima'Clint EastwoodSteven Spielberg2007 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  127. A Perfect WorldClint Eastwood1993 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  128. Pale RiderClint Eastwood1985 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  129. Clint Eastwood: The Last LegendClint EastwoodSergio Leone2022 · FilmNotable· 3 shared
  130. Club OscarMartin ScorseseRobert De Niro2005 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  131. My Voyage to ItalyMartin Scorsese1999 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  132. The RookieClint Eastwood1990 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  133. BirdClint Eastwood1988 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  134. J. EdgarClint Eastwood2011 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  135. The ProtectorQuentin Tarantino2005 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  136. White Hunter, Black HeartClint Eastwood1990 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  137. Too MuchCarlo VerdoneSergio Leone1986 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  138. Honkytonk ManClint Eastwood1982 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  139. Space CowboysClint Eastwood2000 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  140. The GauntletClint Eastwood1977 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  141. Bronco BillyClint Eastwood1980 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  142. Eastwood Directs: The Untold StoryClint Eastwood2013 · FilmNotable· 4 shared
  143. Amazing StoriesSteven Spielberg1985 · TV seriesNotable· 3 shared
  144. Play Misty for MeClint Eastwood1971 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  145. The ProfessionalJacques AudiardEnnio Morricone1981 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  146. True CrimeClint Eastwood1999 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  147. A Fistful of DollarsSergio LeoneClint Eastwood1964 · FilmFaint· 3 shared
  148. Making 'Taxi Driver'Martin ScorseseRobert De Niro1999 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  149. A Genius, Two Friends, and an IdiotSergio LeoneEnnio Morricone1975 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  150. Four Flies on Grey VelvetDario ArgentoEnnio Morricone1971 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  151. Heartbreak RidgeClint Eastwood1986 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  152. The Outlaw Josey WalesClint Eastwood1976 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  153. Midnight in the Garden of Good and EvilClint Eastwood1997 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  154. New York, New YorkMartin ScorseseRobert De Niro1977 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  155. The UntouchablesEnnio MorriconeRobert De Niro1987 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  156. FirefoxClint Eastwood1982 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  157. My Name Is NobodySergio LeoneEnnio Morricone1973 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  158. Richard JewellClint Eastwood2019 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  159. BreezyClint Eastwood1973 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  160. A Personal Journey with Martin Scorsese Through American MoviesMartin Scorsese1995 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  161. AFI: 100 Years... 100 Movies... 10th Anniversary EditionSteven SpielbergMartin Scorsese2007 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  162. Sudden ImpactClint Eastwood1983 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  163. The Phantom of the OperaDario ArgentoEnnio Morricone1998 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  164. Return to Jurassic ParkSteven Spielberg2011 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  165. The Cat o' Nine TailsDario ArgentoEnnio Morricone1971 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  166. Duck, You SuckerSergio LeoneEnnio Morricone1971 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  167. Cry MachoClint Eastwood2021 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  168. Killers of the Flower MoonMartin ScorseseRobert De Niro2023 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  169. Guilty by SuspicionRobert De NiroMartin Scorsese1991 · FilmFaint· 3 shared
  170. In the Line of FireClint EastwoodEnnio Morricone1993 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  171. The IrishmanMartin ScorseseRobert De Niro2019 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  172. Amazing Stories: The Movie IISteven Spielberg1990 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  173. The Color of MoneyMartin Scorsese1986 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  174. Two Mules for Sister SaraClint EastwoodEnnio Morricone1970 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  175. ChangelingClint Eastwood2008 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  176. After HoursMartin Scorsese1985 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  177. Joe KiddClint Eastwood1972 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  178. 1900Ennio MorriconeRobert De Niro1976 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  179. Martin Scorsese DirectsMartin ScorseseRobert De Niro1990 · FilmFaint· 3 shared
  180. The Eiger SanctionClint Eastwood1975 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  181. The FamilyMartin ScorseseRobert De Niro2013 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  182. SpielbergMartin ScorseseSteven Spielberg2017 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  183. Black SwanDarren Aronofsky2010 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  184. POM Wonderful Presents: The Greatest Movie Ever SoldQuentin Tarantino2011 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  185. The Making of 'Cape Fear'Martin ScorseseRobert De Niro2001 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  186. The Spaghetti WestClint EastwoodSergio Leone2005 · FilmFaint· 4 shared
  187. High IncidentSteven Spielberg1996 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  188. SlyQuentin Tarantino2023 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  189. Boxcar BerthaMartin Scorsese1972 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  190. SullyClint Eastwood2016 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  191. Invasion AmericaSteven Spielberg1998 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  192. The MuleClint Eastwood2018 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  193. A Legacy of Filmmakers: The Early Years of American ZoetropeSteven SpielbergMartin Scorsese2004 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  194. QT8: The First EightQuentin Tarantino2019 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  195. Movies Are My LifeMartin ScorseseRobert De Niro1988 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  196. A Bronx TaleRobert De Niro1993 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  197. The 15:17 to ParisClint Eastwood2018 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  198. Juror #2Clint Eastwood2024 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  199. The MissionEnnio MorriconeRobert De Niro1986 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
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From the people who made Sergio Leone: The Italian Who Invented America

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  1. Castello Cavalcanti2013 · FilmStrong· 1 shared