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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 .. Read more
| Starring | Francesco da Mosto |
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| Director | Andrea Carnevali, Jonty Claypole |
| Genres | Special Interest, Television |
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An insight into the glory that is Venice.
Having visited Venice for the first time in May 2004, I wish this BBC programme (and the subsequent DVD) had been available to me then. It would have given me ... read more »
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Francesco's Venice
First things first Francesco is charming! Venice is somewhere I haven't been as yet but this has made me even more determined to see it. The DVD is rich ... read more »
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An excellent introduction to Venice
We enjoyed disc one, both for its history of Venice, and its explanation of how it became so prosperitous. Well presented with good photography. it is excellent... read more »
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Historically Meaty!
Very interesting and comphrehensive series.I loved the fact that the presenter is venitian - and his passion for the subject matter was laced throughout the ... read more »
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Francescos Venice
This is a superb DVD, a very interesting story about the history of Venice, the architecture, the food, the way of life and everything to do with Venice, very ... read more »
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Francesco's Venice
Good shots of Venice but far too much of Francesco! Why focus on him smoking when a magnificent church interior surrounds him? The historical background is ... read more »
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Wonderful insight into a wonderful city.
If you are expecting a travel documentary, then think again.This four part documentary tells the dramatic story of Venice and how it became one of the world'... read more »
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Absorbing history lesson . . . .
but not really much ado about venice !
quite watchable though if you've ever visited the city - not a lot of good if you haven't yet !
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Warts and All
Francesco's Venice is presented warts and all and we are as much taken through the back streets as shown the celebrated works of art and architecture. Vivid... read more »
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Fantastico!
Francesco is fantastic, what a great series and topic.
This gives a real insight into the history through the ages of Venice, and is wonderfully ... read more »
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beautufully superb
What a joy this documentary is. 2 hours of typical, easy listening Italian commentary from a man who knows every inch of a City rich in Architectural Beauty and... read more »