Category Archives: Film

Mediterraneo (in English)

Posted on February 18, 2021 by babbityjean

The film Mediterraneo (1991) directed by Gabriele Salvatores tells the story of a small group of Italian soldiers sent to a small Greek island in 1941 to establish a garrison there.  Lieutenant Raffaele Montini narrates the opening scenes in which … Continue reading →

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Gino Bartali: Un’icona dello sport e dell’umiltà

Posted on January 28, 2021 by babbityjean

Correva l’anno 1937.  Gino Bartali (1914 – 2000) vinse il Giro d’Italia per la seconda volta consecutiva.   Era a quel tempo il più grande idolo sportivo italiano ed europeo. Erano gli anni in cui Benito Mussolini governava l’Italia con violenza … Continue reading →

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Gino Bartali: An Icon of Sports and Humility

Posted on January 28, 2021 by babbityjean

The year was 1937.  Gino Bartali (1914 – 2000) won the Giro d’Italia for the second straight year.  He was Italy’s and Europe’s biggest sports idol.  By this time, Benito Mussolini had ruled Italy with violence and intimidation for 15 … Continue reading →

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