1200 km of Beauty

Spanning 1,200 kilometers, Italy stretches from the northern mountains to the southern seas, transitioning from snowy whites to ocean blues. This film embarks on a journey across the Italian peninsula, utilizing archival footage from the Istituto Luce to showcase Italy from the early 1900s to the present day. It presents a multifaceted Italy, rich in diverse beauty, with each region offering unique characteristics—from Valle d’Aosta and Friuli Venezia Giulia to Tuscany, Lazio, Lombardy, Liguria, Campania, and Sicily, among others. Covering twenty regions, the film explores the intertwined history of the land, its landscapes, the lives of its people, and its art. The natural splendor merges with the creativity and industriousness of the Italian people, admired and visited by the world. This film captures the essence of Italy through its scenery, art, labor, landscapes, culture, performances, and remarkable individuals.