LIVE IN ITALIAN DURING THE ITALIAN MONTH! Italy is one of Europe’s most popular travel destinations. The ancient cities, rich culture, and natural beauty draw visitors year round. Celebrating two previous successes, we are proud to take you on another tour through the beautiful Italy and its marvels. We’ve pulled out all the stops to introduce Italy’s most fascinating people, places and cuisine. This year, the Italian Month will highlight gastronomy, from authentic local recipes in Cooking in Tuscany to the finest dining experiences with The World 50 Restaurants 2012. It’s all here waiting: tune in to see Italy first hand, only with Italian Month on Eurochannel. {rokbox thumb=|images/watch_promo_2.png|}http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEjWE77LpjQ{/rokbox}
Cinema: Isabella Ferrari, winner of the award for Best Actress at the Venice Film Festival 2008, gives her best performance yet in A Perfect Day (May 3rd 9 PM ET / PT). A humble single mother struggles to escape her violent ex-husband and raise her children. She soon develops an unexpected connection with a millionaire Madame. More information: A PERFECT DAY Presented at the Venice and Karlovy Vary Film Festivals in 2011, Texas (May 10th 9 PM ET / PT) is an intense drama about the rural Italian town of Piedmont. Taking its name from the American state, this exciting film reveals that Italian and American traditions are not as different as you may think. More information:TEXASA mischievous character pokes fun at the stereotypes surrounding Italian politicians in Whatsoeverly (May 17th 9 PM ET / PT). Cetto La Qualunque will use his unique cheeky style to give a personal touch to the elections in a small Italian town. Let the campaign begin! More information: WHATSOEVERLY
The unexpected result of a short encounter forces Maria to face her inner demons in The White Space (May 24th 9 PM ET / PT). Part of the official Competition at the Venice Film Festival 2008, this is the most recent film of the prominent Roman director Francesca Comencini. More information: THE WHITE SPACE Eurochannel honours the next generation of up-and-coming filmmakers by sharing their unique work with the world. (May 11th 10 PM ET / PT). Euroshorts, a special devoted to the art of the short film, is pleased to present these small, but wonderful stories. More information: EUROSHORTS ITALY Witness a child’s dream of space in Cosmonaut (May 31st 9 PM ET / PT), the winner for the Best Film Contracampo Italiano Section at the Venice Film Festival in 2009. More information: COSMONAUT
Documentaries: Rome seen through the eyes of classic Italian horror movies in Fantastic Rome (May 11th 9 PM ET / PT). A grand tour through the world beneath the silver screen, where you will discover just how were made and the magical places where they were filmed. More information: FANTASTIC ROME Journey through the mystical streets of Venice, hand in hand with six quirky characters from all walks of life. Six Venice (May 18th 9 PM ET / PT) reveals the secrets of daily life in the mystical narrow streets of Venice. More information: SIX VENICE Enjoy the vibe of a local pub in the heart of Milan. Isola, Where Bacchus' Language is Spoken (May 25th 9 PM ET / PT), takes you to a famous Italian “enoteca”. Home-made food and friendly atmosphere, we saved you a table in this one-of-a-kind place. More information: ISOLA, WHERE BACCHUS' LANGUAGE IS SPOKEN
Music: Raffaella Carra (May 6th 8 PM ET / PT) join us with her four decades of experience in music and spread the happiness of Italian music and dance across Latin America. More information: RAFFAELLA CARRÁ Meet the latest winner of San Remo Music Festival. Emma Marrone (May 13th 8 PM ET / PT) is the new breakthrough Italian artist. More information: EMMA MARRONE With an outstanding career and more than 40 albums, Lucio Dalla (May 13th 8:30 PM ET / PT) has been making history since the very beginning. Defying the rules of the music industry, he built his career to legendary heights with nothing but his own talent, and the love of his devoted fans. More information: LUCIO DALLA Starting his career with an unprecedented victory as the Newcomer Artist at the San Remo Music festival in 1995, Tiziano Ferro (May 20th 8 PM ET / PT) is now considered ‘the Italian crooner.’ More information: TIZIANO FERRO Laura Pausini (May 27th 8 PM ET / PT) is back with a new album after two years out of the spotlight. Discover a very personal side of this romantic singer in a special with her hits and exclusive interviews. More information: LAURA PAUSINI
Magazine: Turn into an expert of Tuscan cuisine with Cooking in Tuscany (May 4th 8 PM ET / PT). Travel across Tuscany in search of the best ingredient and learn how to cook like a local Italy’s authentic dishes. More information: COOKING IN TUSCANY Celebrate the 10th anniversary of The 50 World’s Best Restaurants 2012 (May 24th 7 PM ET / 8 PM PT), a showcase of the top places to dine around the world and the latest trends and flavours on the global dining scene. The world’s elite of cuisine in one place. More information: THE 50 WORLD’S BEST RESTAURANTS 2012 More about the Italian Month on www.eurochannel.com Become a fan of Eurochannel on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for exclusive info and updates about the 3rd edition of the Italian Month! |
