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| Francesco's Venice : Complete BBC Series | 
 enlarge | Actor: Francesco Da Mosto
Studio: 2 Entertain Video
Category: DVD
List Price: £19.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 358
Format: Pal
Languages: English (Subtitles For The Hearing Impaired), English (Original Language)
Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Running Time: 235 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 5014503214524
ASIN: B000F3T918
Theatrical Release Date: 2004
Release Date: June 19, 2006
Availability: Usually dispatched within 24 hours
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cracking preparation for those going to Venice October 27, 2007
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
This was the perfect way to get ready for 3 nights in Venice. Well presented and with a good pace to it, the 4 hours flew by and we came out of this much the wiser about our short break destination. As a result, we got much, much more out of our holiday.
In these enlightened days of non-smoking the only thing that distracts is the presenter's penchant for holding a cigarette for much of the programme and even - horror of horrors - taking the occasional drag on it. When was the last time any of us saw a presenter with the chutzpah to smoke on screen?
Excellent storyteller October 23, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
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.
Enthralling June 22, 2007
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
A stunning introduction to this marvelous city or an amazing wealth of knowledge for regular visitors, this four part series presented by a knowledgeable Venitian is wonderfully shot and scored. It perfectly gives a snapshot of the history of Venice and the Lagoon around it, some might balk at the final episode which points a finger at the tourists that have turned the city into a giant museum, but this is the quandary the city finds itself in as it tries to survive with no way of growth or any real industry. Well worth investing in.
Francesco's Venice May 16, 2007
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
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.
Went to Venice because of this series and guess what...??? May 16, 2007
10 out of 11 found this review helpful
...travelling on a water bus on the Grand Canal we saw Francesco!!!!
The missus, who didn't pay particular attention to the documentaries says to me "Isn't that Francesco from your DVD?"
He was in the very same boat used in the series, how surreal, and what a great series it is. Very interesting and absorbing.
Cannot recommend enough.
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