A portrait of Italy today seen through the lives of ten different Italians. 1: Claudio's Beach
Claudio Casadei earns his living by renting umbrellas and sunbeds on the beach at Rimini, Italy's biggest holiday resort. He's called a 'bagnino' and his whole family works with him at beaph 72.
Claudio has been observing Italians at play for over 30 years. He has strong views on the 'topless' look, is critical of the attitudes to love and sex of young Italians and comments wrily on the 'passeggiata' - the daily parade of the beautiful people along the sands.
Claudio loves his job, and his views on Italians provide a special, humorous and at times outrageous insight into the Italian character.
Narrated by Michael Pennington Written by DAVID WILLEY
Film cameraman GODFREY JOHNSON Film sound RICHARD BOULTER Film editor ROGER GUERTIN
Series producer JEREMY BENNETT Producer RICHARD DENTON t FEATURE: page 98