Presented by Francesco da Mosta, architect, historian and filmmaker. Profiles the history and secrets of Venice from its establishment in the fifth century through the strong... more
famous and beautiful cities. This lavish landmark series explores how a place with no firm ground no crops no indigenous riches and no land army came to snatch suc...
Francesco's Venice
Francesco's Venice is the extraordinary story of the life of an intriguing city told by a ... more
descendant of an old and distinguished Venetian family. Francesco da Mosto's ancestral history is inextricably intertwined with that of this amphibious city. Fiercely proud and protective of the rich cultural and architechtural heritage of his birthplace Francesco gives us a unique insight into the inner workings of one of the most beautiful cities in the world. He explores Venice's remarkable history from the fifth century when settlers retreated to the safety of the lagoon and began to create their homes on tiny islands through its glorious years as a successful maritime nation adept at trade exploration diplomacy and protecting its independence to the fragile city of the twenty-first century. Venice's history is a tale of warfare and conspiracies of artistic excellence and ingenuity of the battle of wills and of ideas and of strength in the face of disaster and Francesco brings to life the places events and people that have sculpted this living theatre through the ages.These include a colourful array of his own ancestors such as the six da Mostos who were involved in the rise and fall of the ambitious and corrupt Doge Falier and the young Alvise da Mosto a courageous and deterrmined explorer of the fifteenth century. Beautifully illustrated with stunning images by John Parker of both the magnificent symbols of the city including St Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace and the more secluded corners Francesco's Venice celebrates the mesmerizing beauty and surprising strength of this unique city.
Francesco's Venice
Francesco's Venice brings us the epic story of Venice, seen through the eyes of Francesco ... more
da Mosto, a descendent of one of the oldest and most distinguished Venetian families, whose ancestral history is inextricably intertwined with 'La Serenissima'.Francesco gives us a fascinating insight into one of the most beautiful cities in the world: the places, events and people that have sculpted Venice through the ages. He explores hidden gardens, ascends secret staircases and, with the aid of expertly executed dramatic reconstructions, travels back in time to see the Doge's Palace, St Mark's Square and the winged lion rise out of the mud. He revisits the golden age of Titian, Veronese and Tintoretto; the 'Canalettos, casinos and the clap' of the eighteenth-century Grand Tour, and explains how Venice's magnificent art and architecture fuelled the building style of Europe before facing the city's largest threat: the sea.
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A review by cHe3rYn on Francesco's Venice (DVD) August 25th, 2009
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Presented by Francesco da Mosta, architect, historian and filmmaker. Profiles the history and secrets of Venice from its establishment in the fifth century through the strong republican times to the modern day. Features dramatised re-enactments, a tour of the city and look at what the future could be for the city now that the sea levels are rising.
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Main Language: English
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