More than 150 Cinema del Reale professionals (thanks to italiandoc.it – the largest Italian documentary film archive) have nominated five finalists for the Doc/it Professional Award for Best Italian Documentary of the Year. Viewers from Italy and across Europe will vote to decide the winner of the Audience Award offered by the 100autori association. Tuesday 5 May,…
Why Sorrento for Spring? Because for all the pizza and limoncello clichés, this handsome seaside town, on the rocky peninsula that forms the southern reach of the Bay of Naples, has la dolce vita spirit down pat. And because, if you’re lucky with the weather, even this early in the year there are days that feel like high summer. By…
Have you ever heard about the story of a wooden puppet who is able to walk, speak, eat and whose dream is to become a real boy? Of course you did! We are talking about Pinocchio, the main character of one of the most famous Italian childrens novels, “Le avventure di Pinocchio”, written by Carlo Collodi from Firenze. Pinocchio is…
While getting ready to visit Puglia for the first time, try to learn a few Italian words in order to get more familiar with the Apulia’s history and culinary tradition: masseria, mar Ionio, mar Adriatico, Bizantino, Romanico, Barocco, torre costiera, centro storico, piazza, castello, panino imbottito, carciofo, spumone, pasticciotto… ready,steady,go! Day One: our first stop will be in the same…
The last undiscovered region of Italy, Molise is also the youngest, until 1963 forming part of Abruzzi e Molise. This split created a region in the Apennine hills, covering 4,440 square kilometres with a population of 300,000. Molise’s density of population is 1/3 of the national average, it is bordered by Abruzzo to the north, Lazio to the west, Campania…
You might think I am going to provide you with the usual list of funny nicknames that Romans use to give to their family and friends. And yet, if you follow us and got to know well enough Rome and Romans, you should have learned that the creativity of this amazing people goes far beyond usual boundaries. As a matter of…
Per te is a song by the Italian deejay then singer Jovanotti for his daughter. Per te is a ninna nanna, a lullaby song, sweet and slow Italian to help you with your practice. Practice Italian with this song, open the activity on full screen (click on the right side on the corner) and fill the gaps. Italian music is…
Sorrento, on Good Friday (Venerdì santo), changes its aspect: through the narrow streets of the historical centre you will not hear the voices of tourists but the solemn music of the funeral marches, the streets will not be invaded by cars but by long files of hooded people, the lights of the sign-boards will give its place to the lighted…
Ciao, guardate questo divertente video che racconta dei papà italiani moderni. Guardate dal minuto o,33 al minuto 8 e rispondete alle domande. Rispondete alle domande. Qual è il lavoro di Carlo ? Quanto costa la nuova casa di Carlo al mese ? Per quanto tempo può rimanere nella nuova casa? Provate a spiegare il servizio che offre il comune di…
After the success of our previous Italian Film Evening, we are thrilled to be back with yet, another event. Come and join us for a glass of wine, delicious homemade food and watch an award winning Italian film Where: La bottega del caffè 322 Regent Street, London W1B 3BH Tube: Oxford Circus When: March 12th Thursday from 7.00pm Entry: £.10,00 1 glass of wine and…
