Sergio Leone: The Italian Who Invented America (2022) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

2022 · 107 mins · Italian

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Directed by

Francesco Zippel

Starring

Robert De Niro, Jennifer Connelly, Darren Aronofsky, Dario Argento, Martin Scorsese, Jacques Audiard

This documentary celebrates the legacy of Sergio Leone on the thirtieth anniversary of his death. It explores the director’s unique artistic vision, which created the Spaghetti Western genre and profoundly influenced international cinema. Featuring rare archival footage from the Cineteca di Bologna, including behind-the-scenes clips and audio recordings, the film includes contributions from Leone’s family and interviews with collaborators and Hollywood figures who acknowledge his impact on filmmaking.