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DVD ~ Francesco Da Mosto
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  • Actors: Francesco Da Mosto
  • Format: PAL, Subtitled
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
  • Number of discs: 2
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: 2 Entertain Video
  • DVD Release Date: 19 Jun 2006
  • Run Time: 235 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (47 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000F3T918
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 570 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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A breathtaking journey through the ages, telling the story of one of the world's most famous and beautiful cities. This lavish, landmark series explores how a place with no firm ground, no crops, no indigenous riches and no land army came to snatch success from the jaws of failure time and time again - right up to the present day. Step back in time to early Venice, recreated by the magic of CGI. See wooden houses on stilts replaced by the daring rebuild in stone and brick.

Witness the sacking of Constantinople and the Venice of Casanova, Napoleon, Byron and Mussolini. The stunning recreations and dramatisations in each episode are enriched by insights from charismatic aristocrat, architect and historian Francesco da Mosto. His family has lived in Venice for over a thousand years and, far from having that sinking feeling, he believes passionately in the future of this miraculous city...

Synopsis

Presented by Francesco da Mosta, architect, historian and filmmaker. Profiles the history and secrets of Venice from its establishment in the fifth century through the strong republican times to the modern day. Features dramatised re-enactments, a tour of the city and look at what the future could be for the city now that the sea levels are rising.

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95 of 96 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Francesco's Venice, 16 May 2007
By S. J. Crowley (Sussex, UK) - See all my reviews
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These DVDs are a must for anyone plannng to visit Venice. They would form a basis of interest and direction for anyone's first visit. There is a historical thread from beginning to end starting with the birth of Venice and finishing with a dicussion on how Venice will fair in the future. The main historical figures are mentioned, the artists, architectects, sculptures, musicians etc and how they fitted into the fabric of Venice. This is not a stuffy historical guide, instead Da Mosto has laced the narrative with anecdotes and interesting stories, with gossip and scandal. His love for his home and birth place is infectious.
The DVDs are well shot and Da Mosto's story is well illustrated.
It is difficult to imagine how these 4 programmes could have been improved because although details are occasionally a little scant I am sure that it was never the intention to make this the definitive guide to Venice.
Francesco's Venice is a general interest guide full of facts spontaneity and humour and certainly gives anyone with the slightest interest in Venice a good idea of what the place is all about.
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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent storyteller, 23 Oct 2007
If you are going to visit Venice, spending 4 hours watching this DVD will save you a lot of time (and money) since he puts the city in context and shows some of the highlights to head for. He is a master storyteller, and delights in telling you how Venetians have struggled from one disaster to another, making some magnificent buildings in the process.

The Venice on the DVD is without the hordes of tourists, overpriced tourist restaurants, and cheesy tourist shops which cram into Venice today - you will see that for yourself when you get there.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Better than a book guide !, 24 Dec 2008
By Antonio Moncayo (Zaragoza) - See all my reviews
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If you are planning to visit Venice I recommend you invest in to this DVD and watch it before you go. This is more a historical guide than a review of the most important land marks.

As it happens Francesco ( an arcitec himself ) was born in venice and knows every corner and every dark secret of the city.

The production values are excellent and Francesco interacts with the past in a very clever way. The actors who play the main characters help to bring the history alive.

The cultural heritage is fascinating but the creation and expansion of the republic even more.

Apart from the history of his own family most the DVD refers to the most important highlights of the city and all you will need is a map to find them. There is far more information in this format than you can get in a guide book.

The DVD is made by the BBC and targeted to the British public.

Can he do Rome or Florence next ?
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4.0 out of 5 stars Missing a few hours, but generally very good
The set could have benefited from a couple of additional episodes. Italy was a colonizer, and though Istria as a source of stone is mentioned, Venice's involvement with Istria,... Read more
Published 6 days ago by Ludwig

4.0 out of 5 stars Francesco's Venice DVD
A very interesting DVD that makes me look forward to our visit to Venice this June. It dealt with the history a lot, which is what old places are about and kept the pace about... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mr. Ec Parry-jones

5.0 out of 5 stars Venice by someone who knows!
We saw this series on BBC T.V. and there was so much in it that we wanted to watch it again. We went to Venice on a daytrip from Croatia and loved it, so being able to have a tour... Read more
Published 1 month ago by H. A. Hayne

5.0 out of 5 stars A fascinating insight....
A fascinating insight into Venice and its history. Best to see before your visit but just as wonderful to watch afterwards.
Published 2 months ago by C. Mitchell

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect guide to Venice.
Francesco's Venice is the perfect guide to Venice, before you go to this lovely city. It gives you the full history of this city with an honest approach by the presenter. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Grey Man

5.0 out of 5 stars The story behind Venice
Great dvd about Venice and its history told by the interesting Francesco da mosto.good buy for anyone who has been to Venice or wishes to go will be buying the rest of the set.
Published 3 months ago by J. O'neill

5.0 out of 5 stars Venice
I watched much of this on tv. Having been to Venice it was good to go behind the scenes and learn more about Venice from an establisheed local. Read more
Published 3 months ago by M. R. Goward

5.0 out of 5 stars Francesco's Venice
A fabulous account of the history of Venice right up to the present day - history in the making, I guess! I watched this series on the television and loved it. Read more
Published 4 months ago by HamptonC

5.0 out of 5 stars Brings back great memories
Venice is the place on earth that I most wish to return to. We were initially inspired to visit by this series when it was on TV and it is great to re-live it. Read more
Published 4 months ago by David Hallam

5.0 out of 5 stars Venice inside
Francesco and the BBC open for the 'layman' the inside of Venice, treasures behind closed doors.
Tourists see the spendid scenery.
Published 4 months ago by T. B. Vree

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