As part of my series, "Basilicata: Terra di Cinema, I am revisiting an article that I wrote for Chicago's Fra Noi Magazine back in 2007. It was inspired by a music video by the music group, Patchanka Soledada. I've written often about the new generation of Italian filmmakers who take their cameras to the streets and offer a real perspective on everyday Italian life. Well , I discovered a wonderful film in which a group of artists have done just that. Musicians turned filmmakers. It’s indie filmmaking at its finest and now it has brought to light one Basilicata town via the internet. Matera-based music group, Patchanka Soledada has created a short film to showcase their song, La più bella del mondo . The clip, which features a local couple walking around the ancient Italian town, has been watched by thousands and has brought international attention to the group and the beautiful scenic town in which they live. The uniqueness o...
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