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Cabiria (1914)

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Cabiria is an Italian historical epic that ran a full 14 reels (well over three hours) at a time when most American films were still short subjects. The plot hinges on the abduction of wealthy and virginal Cabiria (Lidia Quaranta) by pirates during the Roman/Carthaginian War of ancient times. Highlights (many of which were filmed on tinted stock) include the burning of the Roman fleet, an effect accomplished with miniatures and mirrors, and Hannibal's crossing of the Alps -- with real Alps, and

Unrated, 3 hr. 1 min.

Drama, Art House & International, Classics

Directed By: Giovanni Pastrone

Written By: Gabriele D'Annunzio

In Theaters: Jun 1, 1914 Wide

On DVD: Nov 7, 2000

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In its particular way, Cabiria is beautiful and enthralling.

July 12, 2006 Full Review Source: Chicago Sun-Times

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

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The mechanical effects are thrilling and excellent, and the photo drama is one of the most effective ever shown here.

March 25, 2006 Full Review Source: New York Times

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Giovanni Pastrone's 1914 film is one of several early Italian epics that significantly influenced the form and flow of the feature film, then in its developmental infancy.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: Chicago Reader

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Pat Graham

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. The exotic drama, suspense, and daring stunts on display in Pastrone's film of "12,000 shots" is every bit, if not more effective, than that of modern filmmakers whose use of green-screen CGI is frequently used more as a crutch than a meaningful storyte

October 18, 2008 Full Review Source: ColeSmithey.com

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Cole Smithey

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This stunning silent epic was a huge influence on D.W Griffiths when he came to make Intolerance, and matches that film for scope, vision and spectacle.

May 24, 2003 Full Review Source: Film4

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This movie appears to be 10 or 15 years ahead of its time with such advancements as intercut dialogue boxes (though they often contain entire paragraphs with a lot of the story), complex and sprawling sets, and excellent costuming. There are still a few things that can date it. For example, almost the entire film is

January 20, 2009

Jason Dennis

An Revolutionary Epic Masterpiece and the First Feature Length Film with a great Story, great Directions, great Camera Views, great Actors, great Battle Scenes, the famous Moloch of Karthago and the Beginning of the famous Character of Machiste

January 12, 2010