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Italian Film Festival FOREVER VESPA
Director: Pippo Cappellano and Marina Cappabianca
Runtime: 52 mins
The Vespa: An Italian symbol of a fresh start at the end of World War II; a picture of optimism and of growing wealth; an emblem of the family; and the witness of many love stories.
Exactly 60 years after its arrival on the scene, the Vespa is still a cult object worldwide for young and old, a vehicle capable of changing its look while keeping its own familiar design. The vespa, a mere scooter, has remained in vogue for no less than six decades. Its story runs parallel with the history of Italy and Europe from the end of the war until present day, step by step with the social and cultural changes that have taken place in the last 60 years.
The story is narrated with the help of firsthand testimonials, exclusive interviews with those who first launched the Vespa on the market, designers of various models over the years, those who have analysed the Vespa phenomenon, as well as charming interviews with collectors and fans of Vespas worldwide.
NATIONAL SCREENING DATES FOR THE FILM
MELBOURNE
Palace Cinema Como (Cnr Toorak Rd & Chapel St, Sth Yarra)
3.15pm Sat 29 Sep
2.30pm Sun 30 Sep
6.45pm Tue 2 Oct
Palace Balwyn (213 Whitehorse Rd, Balwyn)
6.30pm Mon 1 Oct
6.30pm Wed 3 Oct
3.00pm Sat 6 Oct
Palace Westgarth (89 High St, Northcote)
8.15pm Sun 30 Sep
7.00pm Tues 2 Oct
6.45pm Sun 7 Oct
SYDNEY
Palace Norton Street (99 Norton St, Leichhardt)
2.00pm Sun 30 Sep
6.30pm Thu 4 Oct
Palace Academy Twin (3a Oxford St, Paddington)
3.00pm Sat 29 Sep
BRISBANE
Palace Centro (39 James St, Fortitude Valley)
5.30pm Sat 13 Oct
5.30pm Sat 20 Oct
2.00pm Sun 21 Oct
PERTH
Cinema Paradiso (164 James St, Northbridge)
2.15pm Sun 28 Oct
ADELAIDE
Palace Nova Eastend Cinemas (Rundle St, Adelaide)
4.15pm Sun 28 Oct
8.20pm Mon 29 Oct
ALL TICKETS $10.
http://www.italianfilmfestival.com.au
published 28/09/2007 |