A massive fire broke out last night at Rome’s Cinecitta Studios, the mega-complex that has hosted hundreds of productions, from La Dolce Vita to The Life Aquatic. Ironically, the only set damaged beyond repair by the blaze was that in use by the HBO drama Rome. Above, you’ll find an English-language news report about the fire; click through the jump to watch the trailer for one of my favorite films shot in and around Cinecitta, Godard’s Contempt.
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