Myths and legends from the South

Collection title

L'approdo

ID

RAI00163

Source

RAI (IT)

First broadcast date

04/17/1968

Production year

1968

Abstract

This documentary released in 1968 focuses on the traditions, legends and myths that withstand the test of time in Sicily. The singer and songwriter Otello Profazio sings popular song that describes Sicily occupied by the Turks and “the legend of Calapesce”. Many views of Sicily : landscapes, archeological ruins, folklore dancing and people.

Type

video

Production companies

• RAI - Own production

Broadcaster

RAI - RAI Uno

Audiovisual form

Documentary

Personalities

• Profazio Otello

Primary theme

Art, Culture and Knowledge

Secondary themes

• Society and way of life
• Tourism and cultural sites / Archaeological sites
• Society and way of life / Festivals and traditions

Credits / Cast

• Profazio Otello - Participant

Period of events

• 1968

Map locations

• Italy - Islands - Sicily

Original language

Italian

Media running time

14m49