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A vividly interwoven tale of secrets and connections, Il rumore delle cose nuove centers on three families whose lives have quietly overlapped in the streets of Milan—unaware of each other—for years. Andrea, a photographer, and Andreina, a nurse, share a haunting truth: Andreina has given a part of herself to keep Andrea alive. Umberto finds solace in alleviating others’ pain at work, yet at home he inflicts suffering upon Alba, once hopeful, now dreamless. In another household, Ralph, who crafts sounds, and Viola, an actress who yearns to live as freely as she performs, are quietly struggling—alongside Mirko, a ten‑year‑old whose presence echoes loudly. As the story unfolds, their ordinary routines unravel under the weight of these “noisy” secrets—some seemingly trivial, others utterly unbearable. Chaos tumbles over the fragile bonds holding them together, forcing confrontations with truths they can no longer ignore.

When the silent cinema learned to speak, the audience was surprised not only by the voices of the actors and the sound effects, but also by a new element, the music, which, combined with the dance and an unprejudiced imagination, gave rise to a new genre, as important to Hollywood cinema as the western was: the musical. A journey through the history of this genre, from its beginnings to the present day.

The French team —on home soil— was always going to be in contention for the title of World Champion. It did not disappoint its fans. France '98 was not short on drama or controversy, in equal measure and this is captured most effectively on this film. The 1998 film was shot on Super 16 mm film and includes the most complete and extensive coverage ever, with each match being filmed from more angles than any previous film.