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MY ITALIAN CINEMA CLUB: THE ENGLISH FILMS
21 of my favourite Hollywood films set in Italy. Hollywood producers discovered the charms of Italy after the second world war when their desire to film on location was primarily fuelled by advantageous co-productions, tax breaks, ready made elaborate and original back drops, bargain-priced sound stages and a robust work force at Rome’s vast Cinecittà studios, the largest in Europe.
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MY ITALIAN CINEMA CLUB: THE ITALIAN FILMS
21 of my Favourite Italian Films. My love affair with Italian cinema began in the 90's with such films as Cinema Paradiso and Mediterraneo and continued after I was introduced to films like The Bicycle Thief and Fellini's La dolce Vita in film school.
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MY ITALIAN BOOK CLUB
21 OF MY FAVOURITE BOOKS SET IN ITALY. These books take you on an unforgettable journey through many of the fascinating places Italy has to offer and can be enjoyed from the comfort of your own home.
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THE LETTER- FINALE
Pascale blew out the match just before it burnt his fingertips and pondered the imminent departure of another friend. He watched the tiny wisp of smoke from the match dissipate into thin air as a strange silence fell between them. He stood perfectly still staring out of the rain-dappled window, looking right through Leonardo as if he wasn’t there.
