Italy today seen through the lives of ten different Italians. 9: The Sicilian Fisherman
Ciccio Longo is now nearly 80 and has been fishing the Straits of Messina all his life. Here they kill swordfish and tuna with the harpoon. Ciccio's nickname is Piscibonu - the Good
Fisherman. Piscibonu was once champion harpoonist, and he is still out fishing most days from dawn until dusk. But each year he catches fewer fish. The factory ships have begun to destroy Piscibonu's way of life. Narrated by Michael Pennington Written by DAVID WILLEY Film editor ALAN LYGO
Producer JEREMY BENNETT
Captures the atmosphere of the simple, sad life of a dying village.
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