The piadina romagnole

Collection title

Geo & Geo

ID

RAI00229

Source

RAI (IT)

First broadcast date

10/07/2009

Production year

2009

Abstract

Rimini, a renowned seaside resort located in Emilia-Romagna, has a rich historical and architectural heritage. Founded by the Romans in the third century BC , the city is mentioned by Dante in "Hell" through the story of two lovers, Paolo and Francesca. Fellini, a native of the town, filmed "I Vitelloni" and "Amarcord " there . In gastronomy, the "piadina", is one of the culinary specialties of the Emilia-Romagna. The "piadina" consists of a thin bread made ​​from wheat flour, lard (or olive oil), salt and water, traditionally cooked in a terracotta dish (teggia in Romagna) or on a plate of metal or stone. The dough is folded and can be stuffed with sweet or savory ingredients (ham, cheese, etc ...).

Type

video

Production companies

• RAI - Own production

Broadcaster

RAI - RAI Tre

Audiovisual form

Documentary

Primary theme

Cooking traditions

Secondary themes

• Landscapes and environment

Credits / Cast

• Barbieri Riccardo - Author of original work

Period of events

• 2009

Map locations

• Italy - Centre - Rimini

Original language

Italian

Media running time

9m46