
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 reveal an Italy from the early 1900s to the near-present. It showcases a diverse Italy, rich in various forms of beauty, with each region—ranging from Valle d’Aosta and Friuli Venezia Giulia to Tuscany, Lazio, Lombardy, Liguria, Campania, and Sicily—boasting unique characteristics. The film explores the intertwined history of the land, its landscapes, the lives of its people, and its art. It captures the breathtaking fusion of nature’s splendor with Italian craftsmanship and creativity, admired and visited by people worldwide. This cinematic piece narrates the story of Italy through its scenery, art, labor, landscapes, culture, performances, and remarkable individuals.