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Volare - La grande storia di Domenico Modugno
Adv-Intermediate
55 Videos

The incredible story of Domenico Modugno who, from a little town in Apulia, went on to conquer the hearts of the entire world with his famous song Nel blu dipinto di blu (in the blue [sky], painted blue), better known as Volare (flying). Giuseppe Fiorello is a perfect choice for playing Modugno, given his talent as both actor and singer.

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─ Videos: 1-15 of 55 Totaling 3 hours 26 minutes

Volare - La grande storia di Domenico Modugno - Ep. 1 - Part 1

Difficulty: difficulty - Adv-Intermediate Adv-Intermediate

Italy

This biopic about Domenico Modugno, one of the most beloved Italian pop singers of all time, best known for his hit song, Volare, begins with a hymn to life. Enjoy!

Volare - La grande storia di Domenico Modugno - Ep. 1 - Part 2

Difficulty: difficulty - Adv-Intermediate Adv-Intermediate

Italy

Domenico tells his story to the audience, and to us, as he takes us back to when he was a youth. There was one movie theater in town, and he was always there.

Volare - La grande storia di Domenico Modugno - Ep. 1 - Part 3

Difficulty: difficulty - Adv-Intermediate Adv-Intermediate

Italy

Domenico asks his cousin for some money to go to Rome, and goes to see the town priest to see if he can get a ride. But there is an emergency, and his priorities have to shift.

Volare - La grande storia di Domenico Modugno - Ep. 1 - Part 4

Difficulty: difficulty - Adv-Intermediate Adv-Intermediate

Italy

In Sicily, at one time, horses would work in the sulfur mines and slowly become blind. The story is told through a Sicilian ballad, sung by Domenico Modugno. Mimì's mother sits with him as he prepared his bags, but she struggles to understand why he would want to leave. See complete lyrics (in Sicilian) here.

Volare - La grande storia di Domenico Modugno - Ep. 1 - Part 5

Difficulty: difficulty - Adv-Intermediate Adv-Intermediate

Italy

Domenico gets on the pilgrimage bus to Rome and entertains his fellow passengers with a song. Don Antonio might have made different song choices... At the convent where the pilgrims are staying, Domenico makes friends with Father Mello.

Volare - La grande storia di Domenico Modugno - Ep. 1 - Part 6

Difficulty: difficulty - Adv-Intermediate Adv-Intermediate

Italy

Domenico goes to the Experimental Center where there is a sea of candidates waiting their turns to go in and take the entrance exam. He meets a friendly guy named Riccardo Pazzaglia. He also meets a girl who is rather nervous and feeling insecure.

Volare - La grande storia di Domenico Modugno - Ep. 1 - Part 7

Difficulty: difficulty - Adv-Intermediate Adv-Intermediate

Italy

Domenico does his audition in front of the movie camera. Then he has to figure out how to make enough money to pay for his room and board. His new friend Riccardo gives him a couple of important tips.

Volare - La grande storia di Domenico Modugno - Ep. 1 - Part 8

Difficulty: difficulty - Adv-Intermediate Adv-Intermediate

Italy

While the hopeful actors are waiting at the gates of Cinecittà for a bit part, a famous actor drives out and causes a stir. Back at the convent, Domenico sings a song about a cricket in love with the moon. If you want to hear the whole song sung by Modugno, check it out here.

Volare - La grande storia di Domenico Modugno - Ep. 1 - Part 9

Difficulty: difficulty - Adv-Intermediate Adv-Intermediate

Italy

Domenico gives a moving performance of one of his songs at the circolo (club), and meets Raimondo Lanza di Trabia, who is there with the actress/princess he had seen at the convent.

Volare - La grande storia di Domenico Modugno - Ep. 1 - Part 10

Difficulty: difficulty - Adv-Intermediate Adv-Intermediate

Italy

In the present, Domenico is describing his life in Rome to his audience. There are flashbacks to the reality of those times.

Volare - La grande storia di Domenico Modugno - Ep. 1 - Part 11

Difficulty: difficulty - Adv-Intermediate Adv-Intermediate

Italy

Domenico begins recounting his second (and best) year at the Experimental Center in Rome. One reason it was his best year is that he met a very special person.

Volare - La grande storia di Domenico Modugno - Ep. 1 - Part 12

Difficulty: difficulty - Adv-Intermediate Adv-Intermediate

Italy

Domenico happens to get a glimpse of Vittorio De Sica himself and chases him down to ask him for a part.

Volare - La grande storia di Domenico Modugno - Ep. 1 - Part 13

Difficulty: difficulty - Adv-Intermediate Adv-Intermediate

Italy

De Sica is generous with Domenico. Later on, seated on the curb with his friend, Domenico borrows a guitar from a "blind" person nearby and sings a song he wrote.

Volare - La grande storia di Domenico Modugno - Ep. 1 - Part 14

Difficulty: difficulty - Adv-Intermediate Adv-Intermediate

Italy

Domenico gets a small role in a movie where he has to sing a child to sleep. He then tries his luck in a singing contest. He also seems to be getting some attention from some women...

Volare - La grande storia di Domenico Modugno - Ep. 1 - Part 15

Difficulty: difficulty - Adv-Intermediate Adv-Intermediate

Italy

Mimmo is discouraged about getting rejected at the radio station, and Riccardo gives him some criticism. Franca has a different opinion. The students get together to celebrate the end of their two-year program at the Experimental Center.

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