From Italy to Lebanon... Millions sing Bella Ciao, but few know the fascinating full story behind the Song of Rebellion !

In partnership with the Italian Cultural Institute, the Beirut Art Film Festival presents
Bella Ciao, Song of Rebellion
Sunday, August 28th, 2022
8 PM, Beirut time
Online screening of the documentary film produced and directed by Paul Russell and Andrea Vogt, 2021, 90 minutes, Italian, English subtitles.
A 90-minute documentary film about the roots and rise of the most popular song in the world. Thanks to an exclusive international collaboration, Millstream Films producers have secured full access to worldwide music rights of “Bella Ciao” and more than 20 unique interviews with the larger than life figures, past and present, in Italy and abroad, who helped make this iconic protest anthem famous around the globe. Millions may now recognize the tune thanks to the commercial popularity of the Netflix series "Money Heist", but few know the fascinating full story behind Bella Ciao. Now it can finally be told.
The screening will be followed by a discussion on Zoom, with Paul Russell and Andrea Vogt, the film producers & directors, and Pasquale Porciello, independent journalist and musician
For more information, click HERE.
Booking is mandatory
- To receive the access link to the screening, click HERE.
- When you sign up, please verify your email address before sending it to us. In the hours following your request, a confirmation email will be sent to you. If you do not receive it, please check your junk (spam) mailbox.
- The links for the films and for Zoom will be sent to your e-mail address. You will find in it the instructions and the schedule of the evening.
|