Venice's Cinema Teatro Italia has taken on many roles in its long life. From an agglomeration of residential buildings, to a renowned typography, to a neighborhood cinema, it was then abandoned for decades, only to rise again in its most recent role: a hypermarket. The transformations experienced in this latest phase of its life by a building that is particularly beloved by Venetians are described here, in exquisite detail and deeply felt passion, by the "leading actors" involved in this incredible restoration project.