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Classic Serial: Fontamara

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1/2. For years, the villagers of Fontamara have suffered in silence but when their only source of water is diverted to irrigate the fields of a Fascist landowner, they decide to take action. One of Italy's greatest anti-Fascist novels, portraying the bitter struggles and rebellion of the peasant farmers of southern Italy during the 1930s.
By Ignazio Silone , translated by Eric Mosbacher and adapted by Andrew Farrell Readman.
Producer/Director Nadia Molinari Repeated on Saturday at 9pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Ignazio Silone
Translated By:
Eric Mosbacher
Adapted By:
Andrew Farrell Readman.
Giova:
David Horovitch
Matale:
Ellle Haddlnqton
Romolo:
Ben Crompton
Berardo:
Adrian Bower
Scarpone:
Matthew Dunster
Baldissera:
Christopher Wilkinson
Maria Rosa:
Denise Black
Elvira:
Rina Mahoney
Don Circostanza/Teofilo:
Robert Pickavance
Hon Pelino/lnnocenzo:
Will Tacey
Filippo II Bello:
Craig Cheetham
Source: Radio Times

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