Antico Romano (original)
1909
Alternative Titles
English translation The Ancient Roman
BFI identifier
116031For further information on how to access the film and associated materials, check the Notes on the Print under the Technical tab.
Synopsis
Comedy. 3 archaeologists discover a tomb and liberate an ancient Roman soldier into modern Rome.
- Production Country: Italy
- Production Company: Cines
- BFI Category: N/A
- Source: N/A
Cast
N/ACredits
Production Company: Cines Co.
Film Technical Information
- Original Length: N/A
- Length of BFI Viewing Print: 900 ft
- Support: Non-Viewable Master
- Black and White
- Format: 35 mm
Comments on the print:
The BFI has a 35 mm black and white and tinted nitrate positive master. However, this Cines comedy has been restored in 4k in 2026. The digital restoration was carried out by Seeing The Unseen - Vedere l'invisible from a 35 mm safety black and white duplicate negative, with pre-revolutionary Russian intertitles, in the collections of Gosfil'mofond. The running time of the restorated film is 9 minutes 27 seconds at 16 fps. If you have any questions about the restoration, please contact Federico Striuli at passionforsilence@gmail.com
An analysis of this and some later comedies in the BFI (such as A Roman Scandal, Roaming Romeo and The Private Life of Helen of Troy) is due for upload in 2027.