Difficulty: Advanced
Italy
What stands out in this segment is the fact that the Bianchina was the iconic automobile in the beloved 1975 movie, Fantozzi.
Difficulty: Advanced
Italy
The Testarossa (literally "red head") is considered to be a supercar par excellence. For a brief period, it was the fastest production model in the world.
Difficulty: Advanced
Italy
L'Eredità [Inheritance] is an immensely popular daily quiz show on the RAI [pronounced rye], the Italian public TV and radio network. This episode benefits the Telethon Foundation, which provides funds for research into genetic diseases, and is based on Jerry Lewis's Telethon. To understand the play on words they use at a certain point, see the various meanings of macchina here. Learn more about this Italian game show here.
Difficulty: Advanced
Italy
A beautiful but functional modern distillery near Bassano del Grappa designed by Massimiliano Fucsas, and a look at one of the latest fashion shows in Italy, characterized by the bizarre and geometric.
Difficulty: Advanced
Italy
Fashion shows are not only a way to let the world know about new collections. They also show off the creativity and genius of designers who, in addition to creating new styles in clothing, create the staging and music for their shows.
Difficulty: Advanced
Italy
Silvano Lattanzi, from the Marches region of Italy, makes shoes to be worn by heads of state and celebrities. The shoes are carefully handcrafted and can cost up to five thousand euros a pair.
Difficulty: Advanced
Italy
Monica Bellucci is an Italian fashion model and movie actress who is now a naturalized French citizen. She talks about her career and about what contributed to her being so highly successful.
Difficulty: Advanced
Italy
The Basilicata region of Italy has, until recently, been overshadowed by the more popular areas of the country, but now, more and more, its very special and unique characteristics have sparked the interest of all sorts of people, from tourists to filmmakers.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Italy
The poor condition of the Bianchina the expert is restoring does not make the car any less iconic. Let's see what characteristics impact the valuations of two different models.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Italy
The green Bianchina is not in very good condition, beginning with the engine, where there are serious oil leaks. René Arnoux, in the driver's seat, discusses the dashboard with its buttons and lights.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Italy
Reneé Arnoux tries out a Bianchina, and seems to like how it handles on the road. Carmine Sessa tells us a little bit about the history of the car.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Italy
We have a look inside the 12-cylinder engine of the Testarossa to see what kind of grade it will receive out of ten.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Italy
René Arnoux is back, telling us more about the Ferrari Testa Rossa, and some interesting facts about the evolution of the name. He also mentions the famed TV series, Miami Vice.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Italy
Here are two cars symbolizing the dream of many Italians: The Ferrari Testarossa and the Autobianchi Bianchina. Let's discover their stories.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Italy
Adriano has invited us to the baptism of his son Philip. It allows us to get a glimpse of one of the most beautiful places to visit in Palermo, the Palatine Chapel. The priest tells the congregation about the consecration of this famous basilica in 1040.
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