Marathon Cinema Lesson: from TV dramas to TV series

In the afternoon session (4.30 – 7.30 pm), introduced in video by the film critic Oreste De Fornari, will speak Massimo Ghirlanda on “The Betrothed” by Sandro Bolchi (1967); Marco Vanelli on “The Odyssey” by Franco Rossi (1968); Nicola Cerbai on “Sandokan” by Sergio Sollima (1976); Michele Cecchini on “Ligabue” by Salvatore Nocita (1977) and Marco Bruciati on “House of Cards” by Beau Willimon (2013-2018).

After the break with social aperitif inside the Museum (to be booked by January 15th), the Marathon will continue in the evening session (9:00 – 11:00 pm) with the interventions of Anna Pala on “The Crown” by Peter Morgan (2016-2023); Alessio Porquier on “Un posto al sole” by George Stevens (1996-2025) and Pier Dario Marzi on “Adolescence” by Philip Barantini (2025).

Entrance: for all € 7, afternoon session, € 5, evening session; combined both sessions € 10. Aperitif € 15 with mandatory reservation 0586 881128 – 342 0459699 (also on WhatsApp) or writing to livornouniversita@gmail.com.

Students attending will receive a certification for possible school credit.

Speakers

Oreste De Fornari – Film critic, has published books on Sergio Leone, Francois Truffaut, Walt Disney, and on Dino Risi’s “Il Sorpasso”, in addition to American Classics and a history of television drama (Teleromanza). He collaborated for many years with RAI as author and TV presenter, usually paired with Gloria De Antoni.

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