The entrance to Cinecittà, Rome’s film studio complex, was designed by architect Gino Peressutti and engineer Carlo Roncoroni between 1936 and 1937. The facility opened on 28 April 1937.
Cinecittà occupies 400,000 square metres, making it the largest film studio in Europe. The complex has hosted numerous Italian and international filmmakers, from Federico Fellini, Sergio Leone and Luchino Visconti to Martin Scorsese and Francis Ford Coppola. Approximately 3,000 films have been shot at the studios, of which 90 received Oscar nominations and 51 won the award.
About Gino Peressutti
Gino Peressutti (1883–1940) was an Italian architect from Gemona del Friuli. Beyond Cinecittà, his major commissions included the Piazza Giovanni Agnelli complex at EUR in Rome, now the home of the Museo della Civiltà Romana, and the INPS and COGI buildings constructed between 1936 and 1938.
Details
- Architects: Gino Peressutti and Carlo Roncoroni
- Year: 1936–1937
- Location: Rome, Italy
- Opening date: 28 April 1937
- Site area: 400,000 square metres
Frequently asked questions
Who designed Cinecittà?
The complex was designed by architect Gino Peressutti and engineer Carlo Roncoroni, opening on 28 April 1937.
What is Cinecittà’s size and significance?
Cinecittà spans 400,000 square metres and is the largest film studio in Europe. Approximately 3,000 films have been made there, with 51 productions receiving Academy Awards.
Which filmmakers have worked at Cinecittà?
The studios have hosted major Italian directors including Fellini, Leone and Visconti, alongside international figures such as Scorsese and Coppola.