(October 28, 2016) An exhibition, a book, a documentary and a debate with many voices. So the Italian Institute of Culture in San Francisco pays homage to Florence. “On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the flood of 1966, we want to celebrate the eternal beauty of the city”, we read on the IIC site that in collaboration with the Leonardo da Vinci Society and the Bookbinders Museum of San Francisco has promoted many initiatives. After the inauguration of the exhibition “Books and Mud: the drowned libraries of Florence” (open to the public from October 20) is scheduled for Nov. 2 (at 19) at the American Museum Bookbinders the screening of the documentary “Florence: Days of Destruction “directed by Franco Zeffirelli and narrated by Richard Burton. The Welsh actor began as follows: “I am Richard Burton. You will forgive my imperfect Italian, but I would try to speak without translation because what has happened in Italy and in Florence involves me deeply. Florence now needs the help of all, because of the city belongs to the world, so it is also my city. ” On November 3, instead, it will be exhibited a selection of contemporary photographs along with the presentation of the book by Mike Nelsen, who explore the beauty of Florence next to Luciano Guarnieri color lithographs that show scenes of the flood of 1966. The vernissage will be followed by a conversation with witnesses of the tragic days of 1966: the IIC public will have the opportunity to know the heroic efforts to save the many treasures of Florence. (red)
