The Venetian dilemma / produced by Carole Rifkind and Richard Rifkind.
In Venice, a declining population of locals is being overwhelmed by tourists. A broad array of public works is being promoted in an attempt to modernize and revitalize the city. This film shows the debate between deputy mayor Roberto D'Agostino and several other Venetians about the pros and cons of...
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| Language: | English Italian |
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In English and Italian, with English subtitles for Italian dialogue. |
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New York, N.Y. :
Filmakers Library,
[2004?]
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| Physical Description: | 1 DVD (73 min.?) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Format: | Video DVD |
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In Venice, a declining population of locals is being overwhelmed by tourists. A broad array of public works is being promoted in an attempt to modernize and revitalize the city. This film shows the debate between deputy mayor Roberto D'Agostino and several other Venetians about the pros and cons of these efforts to change the city. The film offers a portrait of a society in crisis and looks at a situation where efforts to modernize may threaten the existing culture. |
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| Note: | Title from container. Videorecording. |
| Call Number: | DG675.6 .V43 2004 VideoDVD |
| Credits: | Directed by Carole Rifkind and Richard Rifkind. Directors of photography, Giovanni Andreotta and Roberto Cimatti ; editor, Joshua Waletzky ; music, Joel Goodman ; executive producer, Rob Fruchtman. |