There are many ways to see Italy and the Italians once you have arrived in this lovely country. But there is another way that you can see Italy and the Italians without actually leaving your home…via the movies! Here are over 100 Movies to check out if you’re taking a vacation or moving to Italy. …
Read more »The Italian Job, a good old British comedy crime caper, was released over 40 years ago with many scenes shot in Piemonte’s capital, Turin. Take a look and see how little has changed in this lovely city apart from the fashion and the cars. In the unlikely event that you have not seen the film …
Read more »Subterranean ‘Sons et Lumières’ in Monferrato, Piemonte. It’s not often a good friend offers you the chance to visit a Subterranean ‘Sons et Lumières’ some 90 metres below ground in the Monferrato countryside of Piemonte. The exhibition, “Monferrato Earthscapes” – A Subterranean Son et Lumière, was conceived by the English photographer Mark Cooper and displayed …
Read more »Francesco Da Mosto presents a new two part series on BBC 2 this week, called Shakespeare in Italy. The TV guide say: “Land of Love part one of two. Francesco da Mosto reveals how the Mediterranean country influenced the Bard, as he takes a journey of discovery through Shakespeare’s Italian-based plays. The historian visits the …
Read more »Tonight also sees Timeshift: Italian Noir – The Story of Italian Crime Fiction The TV guide says: “Examining a new wave of crime literature in Italy that focuses on corruption, unsolved murders and the Mafia. Featuring interviews with leading writers of the genre, including Inspector Montalbano Mysteries creator Andrew Camilleri and serving judge Giancarlo De …
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