Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Italy
Three months have passed, and Mimmo and Riccardo are still trying to find the right lyrics for the song. Their frustration comes to the surface and the song risks going up in smoke.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Italy
In the middle of the night, Mimmo finally comes up with the refrain to the song that would become famous the world over. He can't curb his enthusiasm and calls Franco and Gramitto, even though it's three in the morning.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Italy
When Franca comes home after her day on set, she finds Mimmo asleep on the couch surrounded by sheets of music paper. She has some news for him. He goes to Milan to meet with Gramitto who has always been skeptical about the new song ever taking off.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Italy
It's New Year's Eve and Mimmo and Franca celebrate with friends. As promised, Mimmo gets some concert clothes from the Sanremo festival. And then, the big day arrives and Domenico finds himself in the midst of already famous artists.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Italy
Franco Migliaccio is filled with pessimism and Johnny Dorelli is filled with fear, but Mimmo is feeling very sure of himself at the Sanremo Festival.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Italy
Mimmo and Franca have a relaxing moment by the sea. Franca has some important news for him.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Italy
The big night arrives and we, along with so many watching him on black and white TV, finally hear the song in Modugno's performance at Sanremo. It was a moment of great pride and optimism for Italy.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Italy
The winner of Sanremo is announced, and the news travels fast. The winning song makes Italians feel optimistic after the terrible war and postwar periods.
Difficulty: Adv-Intermediate
Italy
Domenico Modugno goes to New York City, where he sees his song has taken over. It made history all over the world.
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