Cabiria

Cabiria (1914)

  • 100% of critics liked it
    (6 reviews)

  • 62% of users liked it
    (1,013 ratings)

Cabiria is an Italian historical epic that ran a full 14 reels (well over three hours) at a time when most American films were still short subjects. The plot hinges on the abduction of wealthy and virginal Cabiria (Lidia Quaranta) by pirates during the Roman/Carthaginian War of ancient times.… More

Unrated, 3 hr. 1 min.
Directed By
Giovanni Pastrone
Written By
Gabriele D'Annunzio
Genres
Drama, Art House & International, Classics
In Theaters
Jun 1, 1914 Wide
On DVD
Nov 7, 2000

Critic Reviews

  • Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

    In its particular way, Cabiria is beautiful and enthralling.

  • , New York Times

    The mechanical effects are thrilling and excellent, and the photo drama is one of the most effective ever shown here.

  • Pat Graham, Chicago Reader

    Giovanni Pastrone's 1914 film is one of several early Italian epics that significantly influenced the form and flow of the feature film, then in its developmental infancy.

  • Cole Smithey, ColeSmithey.com

    . The exotic drama, suspense, and daring stunts on display in Pastrone's film of "12,000 shots" is every bit, if not more effective, than that of modern filmmakers whose use of green-screen CGI is frequently used more as a crutch than a meaningful storyte

  • , Film4

    This stunning silent epic was a huge influence on D.W Griffiths when he came to make Intolerance, and matches that film for scope, vision and spectacle.

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