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Rai launches 'La Prima Donna Che' series on pioneering women

other · 2026-04-27

On Rai Uno, 'La Prima Donna Che' premiered on Monday and will continue to air until July 2, 2021, with episodes running from Monday to Friday. This series presents three-minute mini-documentaries that utilize archival footage and personal accounts to celebrate trailblazing women. Developed by Alessandra di Michele Bragadin, its mission is to challenge gender stereotypes. The initiative is supported by the Ministry for Equal Opportunities and the Family, in partnership with the Rai Equal Opportunities Commission, and can also be accessed on Rai Play. Notable figures featured include Palma Bucarelli, Tina Modotti, and Maria Teresa De Filippis, among others. Minister Elena Bonetti highlighted the significance of sharing these narratives.

Key facts

  • Rai Documentari launched 'La Prima Donna Che' on Rai Uno
  • Series airs Monday to Friday until July 2, 2021
  • Each episode is a three-minute mini-documentary
  • Created by Alessandra di Michele Bragadin
  • Sponsored by Ministry for Equal Opportunities and the Family
  • In collaboration with Rai Equal Opportunities Commission
  • Available on Rai Play
  • Features 12 pioneering women including Palma Bucarelli, Tina Modotti, Luisa Spagnoli, Elda Lanza, Angela Giussani, Margherita Hack, Lina Merlin, Franca Viola, Giulia Solomita, Francesca Serio, Alfonsina Strada, Maria Teresa De Filippis

Entities

Artists

  • Palma Bucarelli
  • Tina Modotti
  • Luisa Spagnoli
  • Elda Lanza
  • Angela Giussani
  • Margherita Hack
  • Lina Merlin
  • Franca Viola
  • Giulia Solomita
  • Francesca Serio
  • Alfonsina Strada
  • Maria Teresa De Filippis

Institutions

  • Rai Documentari
  • Rai Uno
  • Rai Play
  • Ministry for Equal Opportunities and the Family
  • Rai Equal Opportunities Commission
  • GNAM – Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna di Roma
  • MoMA

Locations

  • Italy
  • Rome
  • New York

Sources