Tag Archives: Valeria Creti

The fallibility of film history: Valeria Creti unmasked as Filibus

Posted on 31 May 2019 by silentsplease

I wrote about the delightful 1915 action caper Filibus a few years ago: a wonderful gender-bending tale of intrigue and adventure, one of my favourite silents. In particular, I praised the performance of Cristina Ruspoli as the title character Filibus, … Continue reading →

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Mistress of disguise, pirate of the skies: Filibus (IT 1915)

Posted on 28 April 2015 by silentsplease

Have you ever wanted to watch a film about a masked female criminal mastermind who flies around in a zeppelin, perpetrating audacious schemes for the thrill of it as much as for the spoils of victory? Well, not only does this … Continue reading →

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