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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.