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Sky Arte Documentary Explores BookCity Milano

cultural-heritage · 2026-04-26

Sky Arte will premiere the documentary "BookCity Milano – Una città che legge" on January 14, 2025, exploring the annual BookCity Milano festival. Narrated by Toni Servillo, the film features young writers Giulia Lombezzi, Teresa Righetti, Tobia Rossi, Francesco Spiedo, and Greta Cappelletti. It visits key locations such as the Mondadori archives, Casa del Manzoni, Luca Santini's traveling bookstore, and Alda Merini's home. The documentary highlights public-private collaboration involving foundations, ministries, and universities, celebrating Milan's cultural engagement.

Key facts

  • Documentary premieres January 14, 2025 on Sky Arte
  • Narrated by actor Toni Servillo
  • Focuses on BookCity Milano, an annual November event
  • Features young writers: Giulia Lombezzi, Teresa Righetti, Tobia Rossi, Francesco Spiedo, Greta Cappelletti
  • Visits Mondadori archives, Casa del Manzoni, Luca Santini's traveling bookstore, Alda Merini's home
  • Highlights public-private collaboration with foundations, ministries, universities
  • Event has been running for over ten years
  • Documentary title: "BookCity Milano – Una città che legge"

Entities

Artists

  • Toni Servillo
  • Giulia Lombezzi
  • Teresa Righetti
  • Tobia Rossi
  • Francesco Spiedo
  • Greta Cappelletti
  • Luca Santini
  • Alda Merini

Institutions

  • Sky Arte
  • BookCity Milano
  • Mondadori
  • Casa del Manzoni
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Milan
  • Italy

Sources