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Siena: A Race with the Past
One of the great commercial centres of medieval Europe, the city of Siena in Tuscany appears almost unchanged today. Old traditions also continue, like the famous annual horse-race, the Palio, held every summer on the city square.
This film, made by Italian Television, captures the excitement of the Palio and relates it to everyday life in Siena then and now.
Commentator WILLIAM FRANKLYN
Director LEANDRO CASTELLANI

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Commentator:
William Franklyn
Director:
Leandro Castellani
Source: Radio Times

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