WHEN: Saturday, 31 May 2014
TIME: I. 6.00pm to 9.30pm
WHERE: Ryan’s Private Dining Room, Treasury Hotel 130 William Street, Brisbane, Brisbane CBD, Brisbane (AUSTRALIA)
for more info visit: http://www.italianweek.com.au/Events/12858/Sicily__The_Blessed_land_-_Documentary__FREE_ADMISSION_.aspx
Screening of Sicily, The Blessed land 3 part documentary.
Sicily, the biggest paradisiac island located at the centre of the Mediterranean caracterised by fascinating archaeological sites of absolute value and unique architectural works magnificently surrounded by a lush vegetation and by the stunning beauty of thousands of kilometres of coastline.
All this beauty is concentrated in the biggest island of the Mediterranean area, the Sicily.
It is not a surprise if there is a belief that Sicily was the favoured land of ancient gods who walked the earth and were wooded like men.
During the 1950's, southern Italy was abandoned by at least one- quarter of the hard working people who at that time set their sights on the New World.
They vacated that lovely land that time forgot in order to grow and blossom, returning only in their soul where their infinite love still burns.
The touching testimonials of those immigrants are remarkable and accurately portray the nostalgia and heroic courage of those uncommon people who describe this island as rich of fragrances, well-lighted by the sunshine and full of warmth.
“Sicily, The Blessed land” is a Georgicam Inc production written, directed and produced by Katalin Eszterhai.
This docufilm was understood as a praise to all immigrants represented, in this case, by sicilians who reflect an extraordinary and respected concept of the italian being in the whole world.
Sicily in all its glory was captured by the award winning cinematographer George Lajtai, member of the Canadian Cinematographer Society ,as they returned to the villages and small towns: Raccalmuto, Siculiana, Delia, Termini Imerese, Custonaci, San Fratello, Cattolica Ereclea etc. where time did not stand still, there is comfort, prosperity and even luxury as men and women both participated in its transformation and created a new, modern Sicily but, anyway, it remains the island of the sun, blessed with history, culture and warm people full of hospitality.
This film will be well presented by Selene Pennetta, artist and researcher of Italian Culture who proudly takes care of the diffusion of Italian traditions through numerous activities for cultural competence development useful at the same time for improving our daily lifestyle.
WHEN: Saturday, 31 May 2014
TIME: F. (2.15 pm to 3.30 pm)
WHERE: Ryan’s Private Dining Room, Treasury Hotel 130 William Street, Brisbane, Brisbane CBD, Brisbane (AUSTRALIA)
for more info visit: http://www.italianweek.com.au/Events/12854/Pier_21_-_Film__FREE_EVENT_.aspx
“Pier 21” is a docufilm that tells stories about Italian immigration in Canada. This film is a Georgicam Inc production written, directed and produced by Katalin Eszterhai and realised by the award winning cinematographer George Lajtai, member of the Canadian Cinematographer Society.
This film, has won many awards since its release in Italy and Canada and is something to not miss. What about its best award? Every single day the film is presented in the National Immigration Museum in Halifax (Nova Scotia).
This film will be presented by Selene Pennetta, artist and researcher of Italian Culture who proudly takes care of the diffusion of Italian traditions through numerous activities for cultural competence development.
About the film:
The first image of Canada for thousands of immigrants was PIER 21. in Halifax Before and after the Second World War, PIER 21 welcomed the continuous flow of immigrants who arrived from every part of the world in search of the Promised Land . Immigrants who left behind their homeland, their loved ones, and in many cases, a lie marked by sacrifice and misery.They crossed the ocean aboard great ships they had only seen in photographs or films, reedy to begin a new life. They left in groups; together they felt courageous, less afraid… happy and excited about this new adventure they were undertaking, but with a deep, profound sadness in their hearts. If Pier 21 could talk, what incredible stories it would have to tell. Stories overflowing with emotions, courage, joy, but also, stories of pain, stories signalling the beginning and the end of dreams… dreams caressed by time.. dreams of rich, fertile lands offering new generations a secure future filled with infinite possibilities.
Most of the people you see in this film arrived to Canada with so very little-in some instances only with the hope and aspirations that can be born only under the most difficult of circumstances. Their courage and their determination to build something new, to build a new life for themselves and their families became in itself the foundation of so much of what we see here today. The heritage they left behind is everywhere.Their efforts, their dreams became the building stones of what we see around us. The immigrants were able to active their twofold goals. One, they found bread and work. No matter how inhuman and exploitive, it was better than the starvation they fled. And , two, they resisted the encroachment of" la via nova "into their own lives, in their terms, their audacious adventure has to be judged a success. But the price was very high……
Their courage and determination, became an inspiration to me as I studied the course of their life. I hope my film does some little justice to their story, and that it lends the same hope to you as their story lent to me."
Italian Week 2014 Inauguration Party
CERTIFICATE of APPRECIATION
for the contribution, through Lecture and
Demonstration on the PIZZICA DANCE,
to the Cultural Program of the Dante Alighieri Society Inc.
for the dissemination of ITALIAN CULTURE.
VIVA ITALIA featuring the singers Anna-Maria La Spina and
LA FORZA with Chris Fennessy, Greg Moore and Paul Ross.
Moreover Selene Pennetta with the Pizzica Dance and
the musician Domenico Tarabonelli.
“…Selene Pennetta arrived from Italy in Brisbane in November 2012, and immediately made an impact on the Queensland University of Technology community.
I met Selene in my capacity as Professor in the Creative Industries Faculty, and I was hugely impressed by her commitment, energy, creativity and organizational skills in pursuing her ambitions in Australia.
She has produced an excellent book, result of a long research she personally conducted.
Here in Australia she has participated in a number of cultural events, collaborating actively with different organizations such as Italian Week festival, Griffith University… She is in demand as dancer and researcher in her field making a valuable contribution to any cultural organization she works with…”
Brian McNair
Professor of Journalism, Media & Communication
QUT - Creative Industries Faculty
OCTOBER 2013, Australia
The BOOK
“LA PIZZICA - Travel between dreams and hopes of Salento of the Past Time”
ISBN: 9788890324864
is now available at
Griffith University library - Nathan Campus
Griffith University
13th July, 2013
Selene Pennetta
as Special Guest for the
“ITALY THROUGH FOOD” course
She will present :
" Puglia e Salento di ieri e di oggi : cultura, tradizioni e danza".
Undergraduate Course at
LAL - School of Languages and Linguistics
Griffith University recorded the entire talk for actual and future research and academic purposes.
ITALIAN WEEK INAUGURATION PARTY
Treasury Casino Italian Alfresco Feast
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA
Dancing for the “The Great South East”
12th of May 2013 at 5:30
going on air on the Australian Channel 7 every Sunday.
“Pizzica Dance of Love” Show
27th March 2013 at 3:00 p.m.
in Queen Street Mall Brisbane Queensland Australia
APULIA - The Land of the Sun on TELELATINO NETWORK (www.telelatino.ca) at 7 p.m.
24 october 2012
31 october 2012
7 november 2012
After the great success on the Canadian National TLN TV with a pick of 12 million views and a total of 31 million viewers.
With big request will be re-broadcasted APULIA during the third week of November.
From November to January 2013 , each Wednesday, it will be broadcasted.
Soon to be on TV in Australia, Argentina and the U.S.A.
NEW INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION
"Timeless Italy - Apulia - Land of the Sun"
A Canadian Production
Here the Trailer
NEW PROJECT
"La Pizzica - Liberami"
Questo progetto nasce come la naturale continuazione del libro "La Pizzica - Viaggio tra sogno e speranze del Salento di un tempo passato- Travel between dreams and hopes of Salento of a past time ISBN 978-88-903248-6-4 su richiesta della società di produzione cinematografica Canadese Georgicam Inc.
Parte del presente video è stato infatti utilizzato per la realizzazione del documentario Timeless Italy - Apulia - Land of the Sun
Italia Senza Confini - Puglia - La Terra del Sole
Projecting "Il silenzio dei limoni" - Thursday 29th July - giardino di Palazzo Laura Via Roma, 17 Morciano di Leuca (Le)
Lines able to mark the soul. Notes poignant. Delicate images.
All of this to talk about the love, the death, the loneliness and the rebirth of a man.
Speakers:
Mr. Franco Mosco
Eng. Selene Pennetta (dancer)
Prof. Claudia Trisoglio Parodi
Prof Alessandro Laporta
Prof. Elio Scarciglia (video maker)
Photo Path “Donne” will start from 22th April to 12th May
From 8th of march to 30th of march 2010.
Library "Sagarriga Visconti"- La cittadella della cultura (Bari).
Starting from 19th of February to 4th of March 2010 - Palazzo dei Celestini - Lecce.
Opening day at 6.00 p.m.
Open each day from 9.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.
Saturday 9th of January 2010, 17:00 p.m. Castello Aragonese - Castro (Le)
photo and video exhibition "Women" by Elio Scarciglia
Conference on the object "Women and the Integration" : welcome and solidarity.
Speakers: L. Carrozzo (Mayor of Castro), Giuseppe Colafati (President of the Consorzio commons - the area of Poggiardo), A. Romanovic (Dean of Faculty of Foreign Law University of Salento), M. Forcina (Deputy Rector for Equal Opportunities), K. Cuka (President Integrate Onlus), Elio Scarciglia (video-makers) and F. Solero Dantini (AGM Provincial Social Services and of the Equal Opportunities)
The musical performance by Stefania De Santis (soprano) and Nunzia Del Popolo (harp).
The exhibition can be visited on days 9.10 and 11 January 2010 at 9.00/13.00 and 15.30/18.00
Saturday 12th of December 2009, 5:30 p.m. Palace of Culture - Piazza Umberto I - Poggiardo (Le)
Opening of the video and photo path named" Women" by Elio Scarciglia
The inauguration will be done in the presence of the Secretary of the Vatican City Sister Enrica Rosanna, who will talk about "Being a mother in the third millennium, the art of caring"
Speakers include:
Dr. Joseph Colafati (President of the Consorzio common - the area of Poggiardo)
Dr. Pasquale De Santis (communications consultant),
Prof. Elio Scarciglia (Video maker)
The exhibition includes video Matrika, composed by Shakti dances, Matrika, Shekara.Matrika archetypes of the feminine and Louise Paul Pacciolla
In Spain music program for the evening dance live Shekara
The exhibition will be staged in the following municipalities: Andrano, Botrugno, Castro, Diso, Giuggianello, Minervino di Lecce, Nociglia, Ortelle Poggiardo, Sannarica, S. Cassiano, S. Cesarea Terme, Spongano, Surano.