TORONTO – Behind James Cameron’s Avatar and Titanic, the five highest grossing films in Italy were all made by one man – Checco Zalone. In Italy, his films enjoy cult status. But while his coarse portrayals of the Italian southerner hit the mark for local audiences, his appeal abroad remains unlocked…
TORONTO – Dietro Avatar e Titanic di James Cameron i cinque film con il maggior incasso in Italia sono stati tutti realizzati da un solo uomo – Checco Zalone. In Italia, i suoi film godono di uno status di culto. Ma mentre le sue interpretazioni grossolane dell’italiano meridionale colpiscono nel segno per il pubblico locale, il suo fascino all’estero rimane inesplorato…
TORONTO – Just because we may not know another culture exists in our very midst, does not mean that culture it is not a vibrant reality. We ignore it at our own peril. At a minimum, we deprive ourselves of the rich benefit its practitioners enjoy. I have been attending the annual anniversary celebrations of One Heritage Canada on and off for several years. This year, its showpiece celebration of diversity celebrated its 18th anniversary in highlighting Heritage Beyond Borders…
TORONTO – Solo perché noi potremmo non sapere che proprio in mezzo a noi esiste un’altra cultura, non significa che quella cultura non sia una realtà vibrante. La ignoriamo a nostro rischio e pericolo. Come minimo, ci priviamo dei ricchi benefici di cui godono i suoi praticanti…
TORONTO – Italy’s emigration numbers have Italy’s emigration numbers have been trending upwards in recent years, as the majority of emigrating Italians are fleeing to Germany, the UK and America for better pay. While Italy does have net migration, a report by the Italian North East Foundation found that for every foreigner that settles in Italy, nearly nine young Italians leave. And in 2024, Italy recorded its highest exodus in a decade – 155,732. The concern over a brain drain is growing, and the Italian dilemma of whether to leave or stay is now making its way into films…
