“Once upon a time in Venice
Cinema Festivals: Venice Film Festival
by Andira Vitale
We are on the “Once upon a time in Venice” time train. As we go back, we see how many unforgettable films, immortal stars and legendary loves fit into its nearly one century history… It recorded countless stories…
The 83rd Curtain Rises in Venice
The 83rd Curtain Rises in Venice The 83rd Venice International Film Festival, held at the Lido di Venezia from September 2 to 12, opened with Danny Boyle’s “Ink.” George…
From the Odyssey to the Walls of Troy: The Eternal Test of Manhood (1)
From the Odyssey to the Walls of Troy: The Eternal Test of Manhood (1) by Ayfer Selamoğlu The much-talked-about film of the year has been released worldwide: “The Odyssey…”…
Being Italian: Siesta… Riposo… La pausa, Pennichella o Pisolino
Being Italian: Siesta… Riposo… La pausa, Pennichella o Pisolino
by Alessandro Romano
Learn from Yesterday, Live for Today, Look to Tomorrow, and Rest this Afternoon. Another time period as important to us Italians as Aperetivo is Siesta.
Ferragosto Night in Messina: A Movie-Style Heist Targets Antonello’s Masterpieces
Ferragosto Night in Messina: A Movie-Style Heist Targets Antonello’s Masterpieces On the night of Ferragosto, Messina was immersed in its biggest celebration of the year. Thousands of people had…
The long-awaited festival of the summer season has begun. What do we celebrate during the Ferragosto period, which starts on August 15?
Holiday of Augustus
Anyone who has traveled to Italy at least once in August knows that Italians love to go on vacation this month and on the 15th they celebrate “Ferragosto”, a day dedicated to parties with relatives and friends with good food. But what is the origin of this festival? Is that what it means?
Roman shipwreck more than 2,000 years old discovered off Sicily
Roman shipwreck more than 2,000 years old discovered off Sicily A Roman merchant ship, believed to be more than 2,000 years old, has been discovered off the coast of…
San Lorenzo: the time to see shooting stars
San Lorenzo: the time to see shooting stars Oggi is the night famous for the passage of the Perseid meteor shower, which, however, will be more visible between August…
Border Controls from Spain to Italy
Border Controls from Spain to Italy The Spanish government has announced that it will impose border controls on passengers arriving from Italy by air and sea until September 7,…
BAR S.CALISTO: The island of peace in Rome
BAR S.CALISTO: The island of peace in Rome by Ayfer Selamoğlu There is a square in Trastevere… Its name is Piazza San Calisto… That square is our living room……
