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Now They Know Who We Are
The little known, and rarely told stories of Siskiyou County’s Italian immigrants are brought to life by author Mary Salanti Silva
As descendants, we are the realization of our Italian ancestors dreams of a better life for themselves and their families. We must
recognize these strong-willed individuals for their endeavors in a country where they had little or
no understanding of the English language or the American culture, but still managed to adapt and
prosper wherever they lived.
While public awareness of the Italian immigrant history seems focused on the populations in large
cities, it is also important that we acknowledge the unusual history of the relatively small immigrant
population in the northern most part of California.
The life and times of Italian immigrants living in the “company-owned” lumber towns is unique.
Sons followed fathers into the
mills, setting
the example of endurance and
stability. Every
“Every first generation Italian began
first generation Italian began
working as a
working as a laborer and retired as a laborer.
laborer and retired as a laborer.
Advancement
Advancement opportunity for Italians in this
opportunity for Italians in this
profession was
profession was negligible.”
negligible. The men who worked
thirty or forty
years in the lumber industry are
now in their
senior years. With the elimination of the lumber companies, a way of life has now disappeared.
The oral histories of these families indicate that each family unit improved economically as well educationally with each
succeeding generation. Their cultural and economic contributions to these small communities can be seen today. They were
frugal by nature and self-sufficient; so saving whatever they could was a way of life. Rather than replace with new, Italians
repaired what was broken. Most backyards included large gardens, fruit trees and chickens raised for meat and eggs. Their
frugality provided the financial resources for educational opportunities for their children. Today, descendants of these first
immigrants are represented in nearly every profession, including politicians, accountants, educators, attorneys and owners of
large and small ranches and businesses.
Regardless of where they settled, Italian families were proud and always lived within their financial means - however meager
that might have been. Transportation was limited; most laborers did not own an automobile. Money earned in the Mills, mines,
railroad, and on the farms was spent locally, providing economical stability in the community. With no social support systems
in place during the early to mid 1900s, difficulties of any kind were answered with help from fellow Italians.
Today. Some of their Italian heritage has been lost, partially due to the desire for a new life and the need to assimilate to
the culture of the new country in which they lived. Because of this, there are few descendants able to speak or understand the
Italian language. Children raised during the World War II era were not encouraged to be bilingual and, in fact, Italian was spoken
sparingly outside the home. As generations evolved, major changes occurred within the family units. Children married into other
ethnic groups making it difficult to maintain the strong Italian family base. Many no longer even live in the same community
as their parents. Family members are separated by distance, and by choosing not to perpetuate family traditions. The strong
Italian family structure of past generations is struggling, yet descendants still seek the enduring stability demonstrated by their
ancestors in this ever-changing world.
Descendants, many in their 70s, 80s and 90s. Lament the loss of the “old days” but have the confidence of their ancestors
that some of their Italian heritage and the strong family unit will
survive. All of us must recognize and honor the foundation that
The author, Mary Salanti Silva will speak about the
our Italian American ancestors provided for us, only then can
unique history of the Siskiyou County Italians at the
we truthfully say: “Now WE know who WE are” and “Now
Italian Center on Sunday April 26 at 1:00 pm. Her
THEY know who we are.” Article courtesy of In Buona
book will be available at the lecture.
Salute Magazine.
Meet The Author
MAL OCCHIO: The Underside of Vision
Sunday, March 22 at 1:00 pm
Admission $10 At the Italian Center
(6821 Fair Oaks Blvd - Carmichael, CA 95608)
The Italian folk belief in the evil eye, or mal occhio, is an ancient belief that a glance can cause illness or physical harm.
Lawrence DiStasi’s study, MAL OCCHIO: The Underside of Vision recounts the authors childhood experiences with the belief. DiStasi will discuss the evil eye belief as he found it in his Italian American family, its roots in Italian village culture,
the variety of amulets used in Italy to ward off its effects, and the ritual cure most commonly used in Italy. The book will
be available for purchase and signing by the author. Refreshments included.
Visiting Author: “Harlot’s Sauce”
Sunday, April 5 at 1:00 pm
Admission $10 - at the Italian Center
Author Patricia Volonakis Davis tells her story of an Italian American girl’s love and life in
Greece in her book Harlot’s Sauce: A Memoir of Food, Family, Love, Loss, and Greece. Growing
up first-generation, blue collar and Italian American, the author traces how her background
influenced her life from growing up in Long Island, New York to the challenges of living
in a foreign country (Greece) and finally to a new life in California. Refreshments included.
Meet The Italian Consul General
Saturday, April 18 at 2:00 pm
At the Italian Center - Free & the public is invited
Join the Italian Center for an informative afternoon with the
Italian Consul General of Italy in San Francisco. We are pleased
to announce that the Comites of San Francisco has selected
our Center for the first informative seminar relating to consular
services in the Bay Area. Our Italian American community is
invited to meet the Honorable Fabrizio Marcelli and receive valuable information about the criteria and requirements for
Italian citizenship and passports, followed by a forum for questions. This is an opportunity for our community to meet the
Consul General and learn more about how to become an Italian citizen. Refreshments included.
Annual Colnago Gran Fondo Ride
Saturday, April 19 - Auburn Bicycle Emporium
A FUNDRAISER FOR THE ITALIAN CENTER BUILDING FUND
If you are a bicycle rider, then you won’t want to miss this 2nd annual Italian bicycle
event sponsored by the Bicycle Emporium of Auburn and Colnago Bicycle. The Gran
Fondo is a 35 to 50 mile bicycle ride through the Sierra foothills followed by an Italian
buffet by Cafe Zorro in Loomis at the Bicycle Emporium located at 483 Grass valley
Hwy. The ride will be in the morning and finish around lunch time at the Emporium.
Share the passion for Italian style. Call Bill or Michelle Marengo at the Bicycle Emporium at (530) 823-2900 or Bill@BicycleEmporium.com or www.BicycleEmporium.com to sign up for the ride. You can sign up online or in store.
Lecture. The Italians of
Siskiyou County
Sunday, April 26 at 1:00 pm
Admission $10 - at the Italian Center
Author and Historian Mary Salanti Silva will speak about the Italians who settled in the small
company-owned lumber towns of upper Northern California. Her book about this history and
the Italian people who settled there “Siskiyou County Italians: Cultural and Economic Contributions,” will be for sale and signing at the event. Mary Salanti Silva’s history profiles the stories
of over 120 families who settled in the region and whose descendants live there to this day. Her book is full of 350 photographs and
family histories of the Italians who settled in the California towns of Weed, Mt. Shasta, McCloud, Montague, Hilt, Castella and Dunsmuir.
Refreshments included.
At The Italian Center
OPEN HOURS: Sundays & Tuesdays from 11 to 3 pm
Crafts and knitting Circle - 1st Tuesdays - 11 to 3 pm
Center Volunteers Wanted: The Italian Center volunteers have done a great job over the past year keeping
our new Center open to the public. We are always looking for new volunteers. If you want to be part of the
Center volunteer crew call Volunteer Coordinator Sandra Cleary at 972-7196 or e-mail:sandra3@comcast.net
Celebrating Christmas Italian Style: Over the holidays the Society put on two very fine events. Our annual
Festa Di Natale at Il Fornaio Restaurant featured a 5-course Italian feast with a large, happy and warm crowd
of 200 people enjoying the holiday spirit, accordion music and Italian songs and best of all, a special performance by two of the Society’s young Italians who sang Italian Opera Arias for the audience. Our annual
Children’s Festa Della Befana celebrating the legend of the Italian Befana was a packed house at the Center
as nearly 170 children and adults filled the Italian Center to welcome the arrival of La Befana... the old woman
with her basket of chocolate gold coins... who delighted the children with her arrival. Thanks to the many
volunteers who organized the puppet show, the crafts booths, the Italian dessert trays and the book fair. Also
thanks to the accordion player Ben Creed and the Bambini dance troupe for entertaining us.
Cultural Series Highlights: During the winter, the Italian Center hosted a series of visiting authors who spoke to us about “Travels in Puglia (which was attended by the Deputy Consul
General of Italy in San Francisco), “The Journey of the Italians in America and the first Italian
woman to win the Nobel Prize for Literature. The highlight of the Cultural program was the
cooking show “A Taste Of Venice” which drew more than 120 people to the Center to learn more
about how to prepare Italian dishes and taste the delicious regional foods prepared that day.
Italian Radio Show: Don’t forget to tune into the Italian Radio Show, “Sacramento Italian Style” every Sunday at noon on the public access Cable Channel 18 or on
the net at www.accesssacramento.org. The show is sponsored by the Society and hosted by Society members Phyllis Cupparo and Liz Conti. Listen to your Italian American and Italian favorites every Sunday on Sacramento’s own Italian radio hour which has been broadcasting for over 25 years.
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Classes now offered at both Carmichael and Sacramento Campuses!
“Italian Class Is The Place To Be”
Spoken Italian, affectionately called, “il parlar gentile” is both musical and beautiful and
in today’s global economy learning Italian can open new horizons. Make 2009 the year
you begin to learn Italian or learn to speak it better. The Italian Language school offers
day and evening classes at both our Carmichael and Sacramento locations. We also offer free tutoring and practice sessions to our students. Enrollment in Italian is growing
nationwide faster than other languages and for good reason. Many people rate Italian
as the most beautiful spoken language in the world. Whatever your reason for learning
Italian, our classes emphasize the pleasure and beauty of Italian language and culture
in a dynamic and fun environment.
Classes are $165 for a nine week quarter. Books can be purchased at the first class meeting: Call: 916 ITALY-00
(482-5900) or visit www.italiancenter.net to reserve your place in Italian class.
SPRING - 2009 - CLASS SCHEDULE
BEGINNING I - ITALIANO UNO:
The perfect introductory class for those with very
little or no knowledge of Italian. An ideal course
for anyone who wants to learn to converse in
ITALIANO!
Evening: Mar 31 to May 26
Tues, 5:00 to 6:55 pm
(Carmichael) Instr: Patrizia
BEGINNING II - ITALIANO DUE:
Students expand vocabulary, and learn action
words to increase speaking and understanding of
everyday Italian.
Day: Apr 1 to May 27
Wed, 10:15 am to 12:15 pm
(Carmichael) Instr: Patrizia
Evening: Mar 31 to May 26
Tues, 5:00 to 6:55 pm
(Sacramento) Instr: Allison
Evening: Apr 1 to May 27
Wed, 5:00 to 7:00 pm
(Carmichael) Instr: Patrizia
BEGINNING III- ITALIANO TRE:
Graduates of Due will learn new grammar,
expand vocabulary and practice spoken Italian.
Day: Apr 2 to May 28
Thurs, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
(Carmichael) Instr: Lucia
Evening: Mar 31 to May 26
Tues, 7:00 to 9:00 pm
(Carmichael) Instr: Patrizia
Evening: Apr 1 to May 27
Wed, 5:10 to 7:10 pm
(Sacramento) Instr: Lucia
INTERMEDIATE I - ITALIANO QUATTRO:
Students will increase their vocabulary,
grammar and conversational skills.
Day: Mar 31 to May 26
Tues, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
(Carmichael) Instr: Lucia
INTERMEDIATE I - ITALIANO CINQUE:
Students will increase their vocabulary,
grammar and conversational skills.
Day: Mar 31 to May 26
Tues, 10:15 am to 12:15
(Carmichael) Instr: Lorella
INTERMEDIATE - ITALIANO
CINQUE-SEI-SETTE:
This class combines similar learning levels to
strengthen grammar, learn new vocabulary
and conversation skills.
Day: Apr 1 to May 27
Wed, 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
(Sacramento) Instr: Nancy
Evening: Mar 31 to May 26
Tues, 7:00 to 9:00 pm
(Carmichael) Instr: Lucia
Evening: Apr 1 to May 27
Wed, 7:15 pm to 9:15 pm
(Sacramento) Instr: Lucia
ADV II III- ITALIANO OTTO-NOVE
Finish Prego! with focus on using what
is learned to sustain conversations.
Day: Apr 1 to May 27
Wed, 12:30 to 2:30 pm
(Sacramento) Instr: Nancy
ADVANCED IV: CORSO AVANZATO
Class taught in Italian uses multi media
approach to increase comprehension
and conversation skills. Da Capo text many
other learning resources.
Day: Mar 30 to May 25
Mon, 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm
(Sacramento) Instr: Nancy
check schedule and
register now at
www.italiancenter.net
ADVANCED V: CORSO SUPERIORE
Innovative class for our most advanced
students is taught completely in Italian and
includes literature, film and multi media.
Day: Mar 30 to May 25
Mon, 10:15 am to 12:15 pm
(Sacramento) Instr: Nancy
Evening: Mar 30 to May 25
Mon, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
(Sacramento) Instr: Lucia
INTERMED. TO ADVANCED
CONVERSATION:
Conversation classes offer the best way to
enhance Italian language skills, learn new vocabulary and have the opportunity to speak
Italian in a teacher-led, friendly environment. Classes can be taken alone or are the
perfect addition for students in current Italian
classes. (Prerequisite: complete Italiano 5 or
teacher OK)
Day: Mar 30 to May 25
Mon, 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm
(Carmichael) Instr: Lorella
Evening: Apr 2 to May 28
Thur, 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
(Sacramento) Instr: Patrizia
(Special price for 1½ hour conversation
classes $145 for 9)
FREE TUTORING HOURS FOR
ENROLLED STUDENTS WILL BE
POSTED IN CLASSES
Please see page 5 for
Travelers’
class schedule!
ITALIAN FOR TRAVELERS
“Don’t Leave Home Without This Class”
Carmichael Campus -April 1 to May 27 *Wednesdays, 7:15 to 9:00 pm.
Sacramento Campus -April 2 to May 28 *Thursdays, 5:30 to 7:15 pm.
Prepare yourself to enjoy and experience the best Italy has to offer! This class
gives invaluable information about Italy’s culture, history, geography, and the
practical information about hotels, villa rentals, public transportation , car rental
and leasing, restaurants, money, safety and so much more. Students learn basic
conversation skills, useful vocabulary and key phrases they’ll need while traveling though Italy. Students appreciate the focus on Italian culture and customs,
the travel tips and the practical information. Now more than ever travelers need
to be prepared to confidently visit and enjoy the Italian Peninsula. Instructor,
Patrizia Cinquini Cerruti, is a native of Tuscany, an expert travel planner and the
author of: BUON VIAGGIO! A TRAVELER’S GUIDE TO ITALIAN LANGUAGE AND
CULTURE. Register now at www.italiancenter.net or call (916) 482-5900.
Ciao
Piccoli
Pre School
Carmichael Campus: 6821 Fair Oaks Blvd.
Sacramento Campus: 2791 24th Street
*Mommy and Me (18 mo-3 ½ yrs)
*Mondays, March 30 to May 25, 9:15 to 10:15 am
*Mommy and Me (18 mo-3 ½ yrs)
*Fridays, April 3 to May 29, 9:15 to 10:15 am
Ciao Piccoli Pre-school (3 ½ -5 yrs) March 30 to May 25, 10:45 am to 12:15 am
Ciao Piccoli Pre-school (3 ½ -5 yrs) Fridays, April 3 to May 29, 10:45 am to 12:15 am
Ciao Piccoli Doposcuola (afterschool program) (3 ½ -5 yrs)
Monday, March 30 to May 25. 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
*Mommy and Me Programs (18 mo-3 ½ yrs) adult
participation is optional for this program
The Ciao Piccoli program targets a child’s unique window of opportunity for language acquisition
and recognizes the importance of introducing language at an age when children are “hardwired”
to effortlessly learn to speak. We make learning a fun adventure for them. Experts believe that
Italian is the easiest language for children to learn. In addition to Italian language, our program
includes Italian culture and offers a place where children can learn naturally through play, games,
movement, songs, food, and art. Make sure your child gets started learning one of the world’s most
beautiful languages. l’Italiano! Registration fee is only $95 for a full session and includes all materials. Discounts are available for families with more than one child in the program. Pre-register
NOW at www.italiancenter.net or call 916 482-5900.
CIAO ITALIA
Weekend Program For Elementary and Middle School Children
Ciao Italia offers a fun filled weekend program which gives school aged children (ages 6-13)
the opportunity to explore Italian language and heritage through arts, crafts, singing, food,
dancing, children’s literature and films, and play. Children from first to 8th grade can learn
Italian language and culture in a fun, friendly learning environment. Classes are offered at
both our campuses to give students and parents two convenient options. Registration is $95
for the complete program and includes all materials. Pre-register NOW at (916) 482-5900 or
www.italiancenter.net
Carmichael Campus: 6821 Fair Oaks Blvd.
Sundays, March 29 to May 24. 10:30a to 12:00pm
Sacramento Campus: 2791 24th Street
Sundays, March 29 to May 24. 1:30p to 3:00p
See Italy with those
who know it Best
Did you know that Florence, Rome, Venice and Siena are considered the top cities in Europe to
visit and they are all included in the tours sponsored by the Italian Cultural Society? Our tours
highlight Italy’s spectacular natural beauty, its rich art, history, music, culture and the delicious
local foods and wines. We take care of all the details, from choosing the most beautiful cities, the
best local guides, the most charming hotels and the best value to ensure travelers the trip of a lifetime. Even the most experienced travelers rate our trips as the best they’ve ever taken. We invite
you to see the best of Italy with us.
Travel Film: Italy Revealed
Friday, April 3, 2009 at 7:00 pm
Admission $10 - at the Italian Center
Hosted by Society Travel Director Patrizia Cinquini Cerruti
who will provide travel tips for traveling in Italy
This stunningly beautiful film invites you to discover Italy: a land stretching from the snow-capped peaks
of the Alps to the sun-baked semi-desert of Sicily. Over the course of one year, follow the lives of a group
of people who exemplify what it is to be Italian. In Venice, a man strives to earn the title “gondolier.” Only
three are given every year. In Sicily, a diver tries to descend 150 feet with one breath of air as his ancestors
did 2,000 years before. In the eternal city of Rome, a teenager prays to become the first female racing car
champion. In the Alps, a rescue worker ensures survival for travelers 12,000 feet above sea level. And in
Tuscany, a rider trains for the most dangerous horse race in the world, the Palio. Spanning the length and
breadth of Italy, this film combines stunning location footage of its famous monuments and its hidden jewels, while providing personal
insights into the lives of real Italians. This 102 minute film, is narrated by Isabella Rossellini.
TUSCANY - ROME - CINQUE TERRE
11 days - June 12 -22, 2008 ($3,599)
Discover the heart and soul of Italy with this Italian Cultural Society exclusive Grand Tour. This fully escorted tour highlights the
romantic, legendary region of Tuscany and Florence, Italy’s famous
capital city of Rome and also includes a ferry boat visit and full day
excursion to the magical villages of the Cinque Terre. In Tuscany
travelers will anchor at one lovely hotel and visit Lucca, Florence,
Siena, the Chianti Wine Region, Pisa, Volterra, San Gimignano and the Cinque Terre. In Rome travelers
will have fully guided visits to St. Peter’s and Vatican City, the Spanish Steps, the Pantheon, the Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain and many other piazzas and famous sights with a special nightime bus ride
of ancient Rome. The tour prices listed above are per person, and include Round Trip airfare from San
Francisco - to Pisa and return out of Rome, all accommodations in lovely first class hotels, all-breakfasts,
and dinners in Tuscany and all breakfasts in Rome, 6 fully escorted sightseeing tours and museum admissions. While in Italy, the group will enjoy a private motor coach for all excursions. Pre-departure presentation and orientation luncheon also included. The tour is hosted by Tuscan native Patrizia Cinquini
Cerruti, and is fully escorted by licensed local English speaking guides. For a complete brochure and
details call (916) 482-5900 or e-mail Italy@winfirst.com.
THANKSGIVING IN TUSCANY
9 days: November 20 - 28, 2009 ($2,799)
Thanksgiving in Tuscany tour makes this the ideal way to visit Tuscany. $2,799 includes round trip airfare
from San Francisco to Florence, all accommodations, all breakfasts and dinners, fully escorted sight seeing
tours and much more. Visit Florence and come face to face with Michelangelo’s David, see Siena’s famous
campo, experience the music of Puccini in Lucca, go wine tasting in the Chianti Wine Region, see Pisa’s
Piazza of Miracles, Volterra’s Etruscan museum, San Gimignano’s famous towers and in Vinci (the city of
Leonardo da Vinci) visit a working olive oil estate where you will enjoy a homemade Italian country lunch
and witness the making of the “gold of Vinci” the world famous extra virgin olive oil. For information on
Society tours call (916) 482-5900 or email your request to Italy@winfirst.com. Buon Viaggio!
Italian Center Maintains Heritage
Family and community are central to the well being of Italian Americans. Family and community
transmit the strong sense of identity that is crucial to young Italian Americans. Recent studies have
shown that ethnic identity is as important to individual identity as gender or race or any other
factor. Yet, so many Italian Americans ignore their ethnic roots. Our new Italian Center offers Italian Americans, of all ages, a wonderful opportunity to get in touch with their Italian side. Studies
show that children whose parents participate in Italian community activities are likely to carry on
their heritage and participate in the life of the Italian community. Italian American parents should
encourage the development of a strong identity in their children by connecting them to their heritage. Recent polls of young Italian Americans reveal they are seeking this sense of identity and that
family involvement in the Italian community is the key to finding it. This is true even for children
of multiple ancestry who do not feel less Italian where the family supports and values their ethnic
identity. To quote a young Italian American who dances in one of the Italian folk dance groups: “My
involvement in the dance group has given me a connection to my heritage that many people lack. It does not matter what nationality you are
but it is essential that you embrace it and do not forget where you came from.”
The new Italian Center of Northern California strengthens the Italian family and community with its broad array of cultural programs
designed to maintain our heritage. Now is a good time to do something Italian by making a contribution to the Italian Center Fund.
Thank You For Your Donations To The Building Fund
$400
Patricia C. Esgro
$250
Marie Moretti - in memory of Marino, Mary,
Bob & Louis Moretti
Mario Maruca - in honor of his family,
Joseph, Sung, Christopher & Michael
Romolo & Roseanne Lopez
Frank & Angela Lettini - in memory of
Raimondo Sardo
$100
Linda Parisi - in memory of Frank &
Michelina Parisi
Rena Barsanti - in memory of Renato, Eda &
Henry Barsanti
Pamela & Timothy Myczek - in memory of
Anthony H. Myczek
John Yetto
Dick & Freida Cleverley
Janet Tedesco - in memory of her
mother Rose Tedesco
Richard J. Battistessa - in honor of the
Battistessa family
Ugo Cauz
$50
Valentina Parkman - in memory of
Rose & Alfred Maffei
Thomas & Diana Parker
Paul Certo - in honor of Famiglia Certo
Bob Sallustio - in memory of Nicholas
Sallustio
Claude Ancona
Maxine Klingensmith - in memory of
Helen Malesani Gagliardini
& Alex Gagliardini
Paul Grant
Donald Garibaldi
Joseph Cerrell
$25
Tony Baratta
Velina Meredith
Janice Saunders - in honor of
grandparents Francesco & Emma Bogliani
di Borgofranco, Italy
Ricca family
Fiore Pasquini
Ivonne Sias
Rachel Nardone - in memory of
Godfrey M. Nardone
Barbara Beddow - in honor of Michael J. Virga
Russ & Ann Rametta - in memory of daughter
Maureen Rametta
George Campini - in memory of Luigi Campini
Katherine Winkelman
John Prioli
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ICS EVENTS CALENDARIO
March 22
Lecture: Mal Occhio
March 27
Italian Film
April 3
Italy Travel Video
April 5
Author: Harlots Sauce
April 17
Italian Film
April 18
Meet Consul General
April 19
Bicycle Ride
April 26
Italians of Siskiyou
May 3
Green, White, Red
ITALIAN FILM FESTIVAL
Join us for these feature Friday Night films at the Italian Center in Carmichael
Admission $10 – refreshments included
Friday, March 27 at 8:00 pm
“Love With
The Proper Stranger”
Two of Hollywood’s all-time favorites,
Natalie Wood and Steve McQueen,
star in this tough and tender Italian American
romance. Natalie Wood was nominated for an
Academy Award for her performance.
Italian Radio Show hostess Phyllis Cupparo
will speak about film portrayals of Italian
Americans prior to the showing. (1963) in English
Friday, April 17 at 8:00 pm
“AMACORD”
This Academy Award winning film was
one of film director Federico Fellini’s
most personal and popular films and
remains one of cinemas enduring treasures.
(1973) Italian with English subtitles
Shown at the Italian Center in Carmichael at 6821 Fair Oaks Blvd.