Sky Arte Offers Cultural Programming During Italian Coronavirus Lockdown
In response to a request from Minister of Cultural Heritage Dario Franceschini, Sky Arte developed a unique cultural programming schedule during Italy's COVID-19 lockdown. Notable features include 'Inseparabili. Vite all'ombra del genio,' presented by Carlo Lucarelli on Mondays; 'PUNK,' a four-part series from Iggy Pop and John Varvatos on Wednesdays; and 'The 2000s – La televisione conquista il mondo,' produced by Tom Hanks, also airing on Wednesdays. Additionally, 'Luce Social Club,' led by Gianni Canova, Martina Riva, and Max De Carolis, has been broadcast on Fridays since November 6. Sundays at 9:15 PM feature the documentary 'L'uomo che rubò Banksy,' directed by Marco Proserpio and narrated by Iggy Pop, detailing the 2007 theft of a Banksy mural in Palestine.
Key facts
- Italy is under nationwide lockdown due to COVID-19.
- Minister of Cultural Heritage Dario Franceschini called on broadcasters and cultural institutions to provide cultural content.
- Sky Arte is airing a special lineup of series, documentaries, and films.
- Carlo Lucarelli hosts 'Inseparabili. Vite all'ombra del genio' on Mondays.
- Iggy Pop and John Varvatos produced the series 'PUNK' (4 episodes) airing on Wednesdays.
- 'The 2000s – La televisione conquista il mondo' is produced by Tom Hanks, Gary Goetzman, and Mark Herzog (8 episodes).
- 'Luce Social Club' started on November 6, hosted by Gianni Canova, Martina Riva, and Max De Carolis, airing Fridays.
- The documentary 'L'uomo che rubò Banksy' (2018) directed by Marco Proserpio, narrated by Iggy Pop, airs Sundays at 9:15 PM.
- In 2007, Banksy painted a mural in occupied Palestinian territories showing an Israeli soldier checking a donkey's ID.
- Local taxi driver Walid and entrepreneur Maikel Canawati cut the mural from the wall to sell it.
Entities
Artists
- Carlo Lucarelli
- Iggy Pop
- John Varvatos
- John Lydon
- Wayne Kramer
- Jello Biafra
- Marky Ramone
- Debbie Harry
- Chris Stein
- Dave Grohl
- Flea
- Duff McKagan
- Tom Hanks
- Gary Goetzman
- Mark Herzog
- Gianni Canova
- Martina Riva
- Max De Carolis
- Marco Proserpio
- Banksy
- Maikel Canawati
- Walid
- Barack Obama
Institutions
- Sky Arte
- Sky
- Ministero dei Beni Culturali
- Artribune
- Stooges
- Sex Pistols
- MC5
- Dead Kennedys
- Ramones
- Blondie
- Foo Fighters
- Red Hot Chili Peppers
- Guns N' Roses
Locations
- Italy
- Palestinian territories