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ITALY IN THE FIFTIES
Matthew Nathan (London)
These two films are typical of the splendid coverage that this maker achieved
in his post-war period of film-making. They are a valuable addition to the
IAC Film & Video Library archives.
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SPRING COMES TO FLORENCE
It is Easter Sunday 1958 and at the climax of Mass in Florence Cathedral
a rocket-propelled 'dove' flies along a wire from the altar to ignite a cartload
of fireworks in the square outside. The film also shows Giotto's Campanile,
with its wonderful view of the city; the Bargello Museum and the Uffizi Gallery;
scenes by the Arno and on the terrace of the Boboli Gardens (where the Feast
of the Crickets is held); and the May Music Festival.
Transfer from 16mm film. |
Archive
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18.mins |
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TUSCAN TAPESTRY
Filmed in 1958, this shows some of the picturesque mediaeval and Renaissance
festivals still celebrated in Tuscany. These include the Giuoco del Calcio
in Florence, a famous series of three traditional football games in 16th-century
costume; the Palio delle Contrade at Siena (probably the only horse-race
which can be won by a mount that has lost its rider); the Boat Race at Pisa,
between teams representing Italy's ancient maritime republics; and the Giostra
del Saracino at Arezzo, a joust in mediaeval dress.
Transfer from 16mm film. |
Archive
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18.mins |
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Price: £1.50 VHS (donated by the maker) total running
time 36 mins. |
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