Small Dose of Italian Culture #34

Welcome to the 34th edition of Small Dose of Italian Culture!

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🎬 Italian Media

An entertaining Italian TV series available on Netflix, even in North America, is Summertime. It ended in 2022 after three seasons and tells the fictional story of two young adults from very different backgrounds who fall in love during the summer on Italy’s Adriatic Coast. Unlike some recent series, this one uses fairly neutral Italian without relying too heavily on dialect.

🎵 Italian Song

Gloria by Umberto Tozzi is an absolute classic in Italy. You’re likely familiar with the English version, which became famous internationally. However, if you translate the lyrics, you’ll quickly see that the Italian version (the original) is completely different from the English one, aside from the music.

🎭 Famous Italian

Monica Bellucci is an internationally renowned Italian actress and model, celebrated for her beauty, elegance, and versatile performances. She began her career as a fashion model before gaining recognition in both European cinema and Hollywood. Bellucci is best known for roles in films such as Malèna, The Matrix Reloaded, The Matrix Revolutions, The Passion of the Christ, Irreversible, and Spectre. She is regarded as a cultural icon in Italy.

By Harald Krichel - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0,

🏞️ Italian Landmark