Four new episodes dedicated to Van Gogh, Lucrezia Borgia, London and Istanbul
Back, Monday 7 April, in the early evening on Rai 1 Ulysses, the pleasure of discoverythe program conducted by Alberto Angelawith four unpublished episodes. After the success of Montalbano Sicilythe journey starts again with a tribute to the tormented genius of Vincent Van Goghto continue with a surprising musical exploration of the city of London. Then, the myth and the controversy surrounding Lucrezia Borgiaand the grand finale in Istanbul, a crossroads of civilizations, power and millenary intrigues. A journey through places and characters, beauty and memory.
Today’s episode
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The season debut is entrusted to an iconic figure, that of Vincent Van Gogh. In this first episode, Ulisse He leads the spectators among the landscapes of Provence, the alleys of Arles and the rooms of the Saint-Rémy hospital, retracing the most interesting moments of the short and troubled life of the Dutch artist. It is therefore impossible not to mention theenigma of his artmade of living brush strokes and an almost spiritual light. But also the intimate, often neglected dimension of theman behind the artist: his poignant letters to his brother Theo, the inner torments, the sense of solitude and the creative tension that made him immortal.
Lucrezia Borgia
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Powerful and discussed female figure, Lucrezia Borgia is the protagonist of the third appointment of Ulysses, the pleasure of discovery. The daughter of a pope, sister of an unscrupulous and feared leader, skilled politics and diplomatic, was at the center of intrigues that made him an icon of the Renaissance. But who was Lucrezia Borgia really? Between historical chronicles and myth, letters and documents, Alberto Angela moves to outline a picture as authentic as possible of a cultured woman, skilled in navigating the powers of time and building his own identity.
London
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In the second episode, scheduled for April 14, Alberto Angela will accompany the spectators on an unpublished journey for Londonrevealing the most iconic places thanks to music. The stages of this sound path will be twelve, each associated with an unforgettable song by artists who made history, from the Beatles to David Bowie, passing through Freddy Mercury and Amy Winehouse. An original narrative experiment, as anticipated by Angela himself, who promises to make the City live and rediscover in an unprecedented way.
Istanbul
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The millennial charm of Istanbul, a city suspended between Europe and Asia, will be the protagonist of the last appointment with Ulisse. A journey into the history of this unique metropolis, where emperors and sultans, Basilisse and Concubine, Eunuchi and Visir have followed each other, each leaving their own footprint on a breathtaking skyline overlooking the golden horn. The episode will retrace the events of this city with a thousand facets, to offer an in -depth look at its rich and complex history.
La Gazzetta dello Sport
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