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Mario Craveri

Born May 2, 1902 · Turin, Piedmont, Italy

Died February 28, 1990 · aged 87

Mario Craveri was born on 2 May 1902 in Turin, Piedmont, Italy. He was a cinematographer and director, known for Lost Continent (1955), Empire in the Sun (1956) and Soledad (1958). He died on 28 February 1990 in Bergamo, Lombardy, Italy.

Known For

The Iron CrownThe Iron Crown · 1941
The Iron Crown
★ 5.71941
MovieAdventureFantasy
In the kingdom of Kindaor, traitor Sedesmondo kills his brother, the King of Kindaor, and becomes the tyrant of kingdom. He abandons the prince Arminio to beasts in the woods, but lions don't kill him and breed him as one of them.
FabiolaFabiola · 1949
Fabiola
★ 5.81949
MovieHistoryDrama
In ancient Rome a love story blossoms between Fabiola, daughter of a senator, and Rhual, a Gallic gladiator. After Fabiola's father is killed, the Romans blame the Christians and the persecution begins. Rhual confesses to being a Christian, is accused of the murder and sentenced to fight to the death in the arena.
White MarathonWhite Marathon · 1935
White Marathon
★ 10.01935
MovieDocumentary
Documentary on one of the first editions of the Trofeo Mezzalama, the highest ski mountaineering race in Europe, at more than 4,200 meters above sea level, which takes place on the glaciers of Monte Rosa, from Breuil to Gressoney-La-Trinité, crossing the summits of Castor (4,199 meters) and Nez du Liskamm (4,100 meters). The film recounts the last hours of feverish preparation before the start, the teams preparing for the race linked in ropes, then follows the stages of the competition by following the groups of skiers from a plane. Created in 1933, the Trofeo Mezzalama was contested until 1938, before falling into oblivion during the war. A second version was organized from 1970 to 1973. A third biannual version has been organized since 1997.
The BoarderThe Boarder · 1954
The Boarder
★ 6.31954
MovieComedyDrama
A mysterious woman takes her daughter on vacation after they've been separated for several months. There, she meets some of the richest and most eccentric people, who are hiding just as much as she is.
Daughters of DestinyDaughters of Destiny · 1954
Daughters of Destiny
★ 4.61954
MovieComedyDrama
Three stories, very different in space and time. Lysistrata, a dancer from ancient times, Jeanne d'Arc, medieval warrior and Elisabeth, American war widow who comes on pilgrimage in Italy.
Il fiore sotto gli occhiIl fiore sotto gli occhi · 1944
Il fiore sotto gli occhi
★ 8.01944
MovieComedy
A Day in the LifeA Day in the Life · 1946
A Day in the Life
★ 6.51946
MovieWarDrama
Some Italian partisans want to take refuge in a convent to escape German raids. The nuns are a little perplexed at first but then agree since one of the men is seriously wounded. When the partisans eventually leave, the Germans take a terrible revenge.
FatalitàFatalità · 1947
Fatalità
★ 4.71947
MovieDrama
The wife of a shipping supervisor is smitten by a tall handsome sailor who works for him.

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White MarathonWhite Marathon · 1935
White Marathon
★ 10.01935
MovieDocumentary
Documentary on one of the first editions of the Trofeo Mezzalama, the highest ski mountaineering race in Europe, at more than 4,200 meters above sea level, which takes place on the glaciers of Monte Rosa, from Breuil to Gressoney-La-Trinité, crossing the summits of Castor (4,199 meters) and Nez du Liskamm (4,100 meters). The film recounts the last hours of feverish preparation before the start, the teams preparing for the race linked in ropes, then follows the stages of the competition by following the groups of skiers from a plane. Created in 1933, the Trofeo Mezzalama was contested until 1938, before falling into oblivion during the war. A second version was organized from 1970 to 1973. A third biannual version has been organized since 1997.

Cinematography