Weekly Dose of Italian Culture #9
Welcome to the ninth episode of Weekly Dose of Italian Culture, your gateway to discovering Italian movies, songs, history, geography, and traditions.
Italian Movie of the Week
My pick for this week is Ladri di Biciclette (1948, Bicycle Thieves) a drama by the unforgettable Vittorio De Sica.
Filmed in post-war Italy, it tells the story of an unemployed father who finally finds a job as a poster affixer, a job that requires a bicycle (which is soon stolen.) He and his son set out to find it.
What makes this movie one of the best Italian films ever is its heartfelt depiction of human struggle and resilience, set against the backdrop of Rome in a nation recovering from war.
Italian Song of the Week
My song of the week is Volare by Domenico Modugno.
One of the most famous Italian songs, it doesn’t say much when you translate the lyrics, but in its simplicity, it captures a spensieratezza (carefree spirit) and joy of living that have captured the hearts of generations of Italians.
Famous Italian of the Week
This week’s famous Italian is Ferruccio Lamborghini, an entrepreneur who started the tractor and car brand, Lamborghini.
Initially focused on producing high-quality tractors, Lamborghini's venture into car manufacturing came about due to an interesting encounter with Enzo Ferrari.
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