Italy’s Cultural Heritage Minister Dario Franceschini at the Rome Cinecitta’ film studios

Italy’s Cultural Heritage Minister Dario Franceschini was at the Rome Cinecitta’ film studios January 30th, 2018.  

He toured the glorious 80 year-old film studios that have been founded under Benito Mussolini along with three-time Oscar winner Dante Ferretti.  Many a famous movie was shot there, such as the original "Ben Hur", "Cleopatra" and the "Gangs Of New York", just to mention a few.  

Franceschini was on hand to discuss new financial assistance to the “Hollywood On The Tiber” as it’s also been called.

 Dario Franceschini (beard) with three-time Oscar winner Dante Ferretti (left)

Spain’s Alfonso Aroca in concert in Rome, January 15th, 2018

Spain’s Alfonso Aroca, also known as the “Pianist of Flamenco”, in concert in Rome’s Auditorium on January 15^th, 2018. 

Aroca was backed-up by a four-piece band which also doubled as flamenco dancers.

 

Italian Cultural Heritage Minister Dario Franceschini and Intesa San Paolo accord

Italian Cultural Heritage Minister Dario Franceschini during a recent press conference to announce the 5 billion euro investment in Italian tourism on behalf of one of Italy’s main banks, Intesa San Paolo.