Sky Arte Documentary Explores Sicilian Baroque in Ragusa Ibla
A documentary titled 'Ragusa e Ibla – Fiori di pietra' airs on Sky Arte on Tuesday, August 12, featuring singer-songwriter Giovanni Caccamo as narrator. The film examines the Duomo di San Giorgio in Ibla and the Cathedral of San Giovanni in Ragusa, key examples of late Sicilian Baroque architecture. It includes interviews with historians, architects, photographers, and writers, and highlights over 18 UNESCO World Heritage monuments in the area. The documentary also explores the Ragusan countryside with dry-stone walls, wheat fields, and olive trees, and features photographer Giuseppe Leone, who recalls encounters with Elvira Sellerio, Gesualdo Bufalino, and Leonardo Sciascia.
Key facts
- Documentary 'Ragusa e Ibla – Fiori di pietra' airs on Sky Arte on Tuesday, August 12.
- Narrated by singer-songwriter Giovanni Caccamo.
- Focuses on Duomo di San Giorgio in Ibla and Cathedral of San Giovanni in Ragusa.
- Buildings are examples of late Sicilian Baroque.
- Includes interviews with historians, architects, photographers, and writers.
- Ragusa has over 18 UNESCO World Heritage monuments.
- Film also covers Ragusan countryside with dry-stone walls, wheat fields, olive trees.
- Features photographer Giuseppe Leone, who mentions Elvira Sellerio, Gesualdo Bufalino, and Leonardo Sciascia.
Entities
Artists
- Giovanni Caccamo
- Giuseppe Leone
- Elvira Sellerio
- Gesualdo Bufalino
- Leonardo Sciascia
Institutions
- Sky Arte
- UNESCO
- Artribune
Locations
- Ragusa
- Ibla
- Sicily
- Italy