The
Cinema of Italy comprises the films made within
Italy or by Italian directors. Since the development of the Italian film industry in the early 1900s, Italian filmmakers and performers have, at times, experienced both domestic and international success, and have influenced film movements throughout the world. As of 2014, Italian films have won 14
Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film, the most of any country, as well as 12
Palmes d'Or, the second-most of any country.