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Matera: From Bible to Bond – a cinematographer’s dream location

October 2, 2021October 2, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The UNESCO hill town of Matera in southern Italy, where James Bond skilfully manoeuvres his Aston Martin DB5, is top of the list for many location hunters.

Court appoints guardian to Gina Lollobrigida

October 1, 2021October 1, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Rome’s Supreme Court upheld a judge’s decision to appoint a guardian for 94-year-old Italian actress Gina Lollobrigida.

Dante and the Divine Comedy

September 24, 2021September 24, 2021Sarah CaterLeave a Comment

This year marks the 700th anniversary of the death of the Italian poet Dante Alghieri. He is best known as the author of the Divine Comedy – recognised as one of the greatest poems ever written. But why is it considered a masterpiece?

Terence Hill leaves Don Matteo after 20 years

September 22, 2021September 22, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Veteran actor Terence Hill is leaving the long-running television series Don Matteo. He has played the lead role for more than 20 years.

Sophia Loren to receive award from Academy Museum of Motion Pictures

September 22, 2021September 22, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The Italian actress Sophia Loren, who will celebrate her 87th birthday, days before, will receive the inaugural ‘Visionary Award’ from the Academy’s new museum.

Emperor Constantine won the Battle Chrysopolis. Image: MCAD Library via flickr.com under https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/

On this day in history: Constantine wins Battle of Chrysopolis

September 18, 2021September 18, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On 18th September 324AD, the two roman emperors – Constantine I and Licinius – fought in the Battle of Chrysopolis.

Turin International Book Fair, 14-18 October: writers attending from all over the world

September 16, 2021September 16, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Entitled “Vita supernova”, the Turin International Book Fair is at the Lingotto from 14 to 18 October. An additional 18,000 square metres is available to avoid crowding.

Il Vulcano Buono designed by Renzo Piano

Renzo Piano – architect and Italian senator

September 14, 2021September 14, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Award-winning architect Renzo Piano was born on 14th September, 1937 in Genoa. The designer of innovative buildings is now an Italian senator.

Venice Film Festival The Golden Lion winner - Audrey Diwan

Venice Film Festival is very much a victory for women

September 13, 2021September 13, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Many of the winners at this year’s Venice Film Festival were women. The top awards went to films directed by women, while best screenplay went to Maggie Gyllenhaal.

Telling the story of Alessandro de’ Medici

September 8, 2021September 8, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Daphne Di Cinto’s period drama Il Moro focuses on the son of a servant who became the Duke of Florence. Alessandro de’ Medici became the first black head of state in modern western Europe.