Aquila Films was aTurin-based Italianfilm production anddistribution company of thesilent era. It was formed in 1907. The company produced manycrime andmystery films, promoting them in a sensationalist way. The company's production expanded rapidly - rising from five films in 1907 to seventy three by 1911. Aquila established strong links with foreign distributors in Britain and France, and enjoyed commercial success in foreign markets. In 1909 it took part in theParis Film Congress, a failed attempt to create acartel of leading European producers. It was badly hit by the outbreak of theFirst World War which closed many of its profitable export markets to it. The company had folded by 1917.[1]
Amongst the directors who worked most frequently at the studio wasRoberto Roberti who made several films featuring his actress wifeBice Valerian.
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