Ashes (1917): cast, story & where to watch
1917 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1917, Ashes is a fantasy and drama film directed by Febo Mari, running about 39 minutes.
What it’s about. Dame Eleonora Duse plays a poor woman who, incapable of raising and feed him, leaves her illegitimate son with foster parents. Before she leaves her boy, the woman gives to the child an amulet in order to protect him. The amulet will be the key to put him in connection with his old mother when the boy grows up.
Who’s in it. Ashes stars Eleonora Duse as Rosalia Derios, Febo Mari as Anania, Nietta Mordeglia as Margherita and Ettore Casarotti as Anania bambino, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Ashes has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ashes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ashes tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ashes (1917)?
- In US, Ashes is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ashes worth watching?
- Ashes holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ashes?
- Ashes stars Eleonora Duse, Febo Mari, Nietta Mordeglia, Ettore Casarotti and Ilda Sibiglia.
- When was Ashes released?
- Ashes was released in 1917, with a runtime of about 39 minutes.