Sky Arte dedicates evening to Franco Battiato's music

Sky Arte will air a special evening dedicated to Franco Battiato on Sunday, August 22, months after his death. The documentary "Temporary Road‒ (Una) Vita di Franco Battiato," directed by Giuseppe Pollicelli and Mario Tani, airs at 9:15 PM, featuring a long conversation with Battiato and exclusive footage from his last studio album recording. At 10:30 PM, "Battiato Live @ Pirelli HangarBicocca" will be broadcast, followed at 11:25 PM by two episodes of "Franco Battiato ‒ Le nostre anime" exploring his career against the backdrop of his native Sicily. At 1:10 AM, the "33 giri – Italian Masters" episode will focus on "La voce del padrone," an album that changed Italian music history and Battiato's career. The Sky Arte website is powered by Artribune, which manages its content and digital interface.