Citron .

Collection title

Cose dell'altro Geo

ID

RAI00408

Source

RAI (IT)

First broadcast date

01/25/2008

Production year

2008

Abstract

Discovery of the history and properties of citron, citrus family of lemon, grown for centuries in Calabria. Evocation of its origins and its organoleptic properties, as well as the best weather conditions that promote its culture. Fruit strongly attached to Jewish traditions, Rabbi Moshe Lazar explains the importance of this fruit and its harvest for liturgical celebrations. Views of landscapes of Calabria. Views of the City of Santa Maria del Cedro, the citrus crop and farm workers at work.

Type

video

Production companies

• RAI - Own production

Broadcaster

RAI - RAI Tre

Audiovisual form

Documentary

Primary theme

Agriculture, breeding

Secondary themes

• Landscapes and environment

Credits / Cast

• Romano Gianni - Author of original work

Period of events

• 2008

Map locations

• Italy - South Italy - Calabria

Original language

Italian

Media running time

19m27

Additional information

Archive Footage of a troop of Nazi soldiers on parade.