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The Italians |
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Features:
- Color
- DTS Surround Sound
- Dolby
Description:
Going beyond being a mere travelogue, this ambitious documentary from the Discovery Channel seeks to portray the character of the Italian people. The focus is on representative Italians, including the artistic engineers who craft the Ferrari sports cars, a fashion designer, and fishermen in a small seaside village. The locations vary greatly, with the camera visiting the trendy cities of Rome and Milan, the gorgeous Mediterranean scenery of Sicily, and the astounding and stark beauty of the soaring Italian Alps. Narrated by actress Linda Hunt, this is an atmospheric view of Italians, and it probably wouldn't be very practical for those seeking an instructional travel tape. However, the locations visited in this video are, for the most part, beautiful, and the photography is often stunning--and just the spectacular camera work would make this documentary a treat for the eyes, if nothing else. But the interviews with Italians seek to provide a sampling of the national character, with the emphasis on exuberant and artistic living, national pride, and timeless family traditions. As one interview subject puts it, Italians always strike "a rare blend of art and life." This production serves up a sumptuous sampling of Italian life. --Robert J. McNamara
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