Eleonora Duse and Cenere (Ashes)

The silent film Cenere (Ashes) is the only cinematic “expression” of Eleonora Duse (1858-1924), the greatest of all Italian actresses. The genesis, the development and the difficulties involved in the making of Cenere, are evident in the essays of this collection. The publication of the current collection marks the 100th anniversary of the making of Cenere.