PRODUCTIONS: FERRARA

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Florestano Vancini

SD Cinematografica

30'

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Tourist are attracted to Ferrara because of its extraordinary urbanistic and artistic structure.
Set up at the end of the first millenium, it was built as a small village running along the river Po, however it soon became under the Estensi's rule, a capital dukedom.
By the end of the fifteenth-century, Ferrara expanded to triple its original size, giving the town a new Renaissance look. This was the outcome of a real "development plan" never before carried out and certainly very innovative for those times.
The documentary avoids using monotous photographic images and opts instead for a guided visit through Ferrara. It shows the town's history and arts in a most enchanting way. It takes you through its attractive Medieval alleys still intact, through eyecatching Renaissance streets and slowly leads you to discover
its works of art, its buildings, churches, squares and its surrounding walls.
A reality which is alive but whose time has come to a standstill.