The Italian Files

FILL Productions
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The Italian Files is a podcast of conversations about lesser known protagonists, themes and stories of Italian culture, society and history written and produced by FILL and hosted by Thea Lenarduzzi.

Episodes

  1. The Po, king of rivers

    04/03/2023

    The Po, king of rivers

    Italy’s longest river twists for more than 400 miles, from the mountains near Turin to the Venetian laguna. The Po has countless stories to tell about the country’s past, present, and precarious future. But are we listening hard enough? Tobias Jones, a journalist and writer known for his explorations of the murkier aspects of Italian life, takes us on a journey along the riverbanks. Guest: Tobias Jones Visit theitalianfiles.com for full transcript and episode notes.

    41 min
  2. Italian colonialism, horror in the sun

    03/20/2023

    Italian colonialism, horror in the sun

    In 1935, after a brutal campaign, Italy claimed Ethiopia as its own. How do Ethiopians remember those dark days? And Italians? Maaza Mengiste, whose acclaimed novel The Shadow King is set during the invasion, discusses the legacy of brutality and the multifaceted art of telling forgotten stories. Guest:  Maaza Mengiste Visit theitalianfiles.com for full transcript and episode notes.

    39 min
  3. Franco Basaglia, the revolutionary

    03/06/2023

    Franco Basaglia, the revolutionary

    In 1978, Franco Basaglia reformed the Italian mental health system, closing the asylums. Who was he, where did he get his ideas, and what is the legacy of his ground-breaking decisions? Writer and historian John Foot brings us up to speed. Guest: John Foot Visit theitalianfiles.com for full transcript and episode notes.

    43 min
  4. Goliarda Sapienza, the outsider

    02/20/2023

    Goliarda Sapienza, the outsider

    This week we consider the life and legacy of the long-forgotten and misunderstood queer feminist writer Goliarda Sapienza. Why do her novels speak to us so powerfully today, in Italy and abroad? Alberica Bazzoni, author of Writing for Freedom: Body, Identity and Power in Goliarda Sapienza’s Narrative, takes us through Sapienza’s radically transgressive work, in which life and art refuse to be separated. Guest: Alberica Bazzoni Visit theitalianfiles.com for full transcript and episode notes.

    44 min
  5. From Sanremo to Eurovision

    02/06/2023

    From Sanremo to Eurovision

    Writer and music critic Giulia Cavaliere unveils the origins of the annual Sanremo Festival song contest, a glitzy affair born in the ruins of the Second World War. What has been its impact on contemporary Italian culture? And beyond… would we have Eurovision if not for Sanremo? Guest: Giulia Cavaliere Visit theitalianfiles.com for full transcript and episode notes.

    32 min
  6. Women’s sport, the long game

    01/23/2023

    Women’s sport, the long game

    What is the state of women's sport in Italy today? What does this tell us about Italian society? Giorgia Bernardini, writer and author of the newsletter Zarina, dedicated to women sports, sheds some light. Guest: Giorgia Bernardini Visit theitalianfiles.com for full transcript and episode notes.

    39 min
  7. Lorenza Mazzetti, the genius

    01/09/2023

    Lorenza Mazzetti, the genius

    Lorenza Mazzetti’s work as filmmaker and writer has explored personal traumas and society through the eyes of an outsider. The episode will explore her work with Brighid Lowe and Henry K. Miller, makers of the documentary Together with Lorenza Mazzetti. Guest speakers: Brighid Lowe; Henry K. Miller. Visit theitalianfiles.com for full transcript and episode notes.

    46 min

  8. 01/02/2023

    Trailer

    The trailer of The Italian Files, a new podcast by Fill Productions. The first episode is going live on the 9th of January.

    2 min

Trailer

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The Italian Files is a podcast of conversations about lesser known protagonists, themes and stories of Italian culture, society and history written and produced by FILL and hosted by Thea Lenarduzzi.

Information

  • Creator
    FILL Productions
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2022 FILL Productions
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