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Mark Scarbrough’s Podcast Walking With Dante Podcast (2021)

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“Ever wanted to read Dante’s Divine Comedy? Come along with us! We’re not lost in the scholarly weeds. (Mostly.) We’re strolling through the greatest work (to date) of Western literature. Join me, Mark Scarbrough, as I take on this masterpiece passage by passage. I’ll give you my rough English translation, show you some of the interpretive knots in the lines, let you in on the 700 years of commentary, and connect Dante’s work to our modern world. The pilgrim comes awake in a dark wood, then walks across the known universe. Join us. New episodes every Sunday and Wednesday.” [. . .]    –Mark Scarbrough, Apple Podcast Preview, 2021.

To listen to the Walking With Dante podcast series visit Apple Podcasts here or the Mark Scarbrough website.

“Beyond the Darkness, Dancing in the Light of Dante” (2020)

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“Beyond the darkness, dancing in the light of Dante

“a cura di Comune di Firenze — Assessorto al Turismi

“Il video mostra una Firenze vuota ma illuminata a festa, dove giovani danzatori sono animati dalle parole del sommo Poeta Dante Alighieri.

“Le sue parole, come una luce, condurranno fuori dall’oscurità della notte.

“Realizzato da Studio Riprese Firenze, diretto da Matteo Gazzarri.” [. . .]    –Municipality of Florence Tourism Department

To find more information on celebrations and events regarding Dante’s 700th anniversary visit https://www.700dantefirenze.it/.

 

A Divina Comedia, O Filme (Brazilian Movie 2020)

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“Based on the work of Dante Alighieri. The Titan Studio company in partnership with the theatre team Trupe Alcateia will give life to this incredible play that for centuries is investigating the curiosity of people all around the globe. The project consists of filming with chroma keys so CGI scenarios can be built and applied onto the background allowing more freedom with the creation and keeping the originality of the play. The performances will all be theatrical and with scripts adapted to the cinematic customs and updated language, besides having a slight ‘Shakespearian’ touch in order to maintain the romanticism of the work.” [. . .]    —ARTSTATION

The movie poster above features the film’s interpretation of Ciacco in Inferno 6. To learn more visit the Facebook page here.

“Dante, Inferno light up DeWine on new song”

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“John Dante has a message for Gov. Mike DeWine.

“John Dante and the Inferno will debut a new song called ‘Hello Gov’ner’ on a live EP set for release on Friday.

“The EP will be accompanied by a video version that was shot at Nexus Sound Studio in Youngstown and will debut on YouTube.”   –Andy Gray, Tribune Chronicle, 2020

Read the full article here.

“Dante. Un’epopea pop”

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“Ora in diretta streaming da Sala Buzzati: ‘DANTE. UN’EPOPEA POP’

“Il quarto appuntamento del ciclo ‘Conversazioni su Dante’ che intende avviare una riflessione a più voci sulla Commedia in preparazione del Dantedì.

“La lezione è tenuta da Giuseppe Antonelli, professore ordinario di Storia della lingua italiana all’Università degli studi di Pavia. Introduce Paolo Di Stefano, giornalista del Corriere della Sera.

“L’incontro è realizzato con il contributo di Intesa Sanpaolo e con il patrocinio del Comitato Nazionale per la celebrazione dei 700 anni dalla morte di Dante Alighieri.”   –Fondazione Corriere della Sera, Facebook, 2020

Watch the full lecture here.

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