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Hearts And Armour
''Hearts and Armour'' ( it, I Paladini: Storia d'armi e d'amori) is a 1983 Italian adventure film directed by Giacomo Battiato. It is loosely based on the stories of the Paladins especially the epic poem ''Orlando Furioso'' by Ludovico Ariosto. The film was generally panned by critics, but appreciated on its visual side. The ''Sydney Morning Herald'' wrote "The settings are sensational, the costumes are magnificent. The story, on the other hand, is almost non-existent". ''Hearts and Armour'' won the David di Donatello for Best Costumes. A much longer version of the film was broadcast as a mini-series on Italian television. Cast * Zeudi Araya as Marfisa * Barbara De Rossi as Bradamante * Rick Edwards as Rolando * Ronn Moss as Ruggiero * Maurizio Nichetti as Atlante * Tanya Roberts as Isabella * Giovanni Visentin as Gano * Tony Vogel as Ferraù * Leigh McCloskey as Rinaldo * Lina Sastri as Maga * Lucien Bruchon as Aquilante * Alfredo Bini Alfredo Bini (12 December 1926 &ndas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Giacomo Battiato
Giacomo Battiato is an Italian film director and writer. One guide to Italian cinema says he:''The History of the Italian Cinema'' (Princeton University Press, 2009), p. ?? Born in Verona and married to Anna Zaneva since 1999, he began his career in 1973 on Italian RAI TV and ten years later started in cinema with ''I paladini''. His first book, ''Fuori dal cielo'' (1996), won the Prize Domenico Rea. He directed two non-fiction films about Pope John Paul II: '' Karol: A Man Who Became Pope'' (''Karol, un uomo diventato Papa'') in 2005 and '' Karol: The Pope, The Man'' (''Karol, un papa rimasto uomo'') in 2006. He has staged several operas, including Verdi's ''Simon Boccanegra'' in Stuttgart, Germany, and Mozart's '' Così fan tutte'' in Naples, Italy. He has also directed special programmes and documentaries, including: ''Expressionismus'', which won the MIFED Gran Prix; a portrait of Pierre Boulez; a film on Italian Design for the Museum of Modern Art, New York. He won the P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roland
Roland (; frk, *Hrōþiland; lat-med, Hruodlandus or ''Rotholandus''; it, Orlando or ''Rolando''; died 15 August 778) was a Frankish military leader under Charlemagne who became one of the principal figures in the literary cycle known as the Matter of France. The historical Roland was military governor of the Breton March, responsible for defending Francia's frontier against the Bretons. His only historical attestation is in Einhard's ''Vita Karoli Magni'', which notes he was part of the Frankish rearguard killed in retribution by the Basques in Iberia at the Battle of Roncevaux Pass. The story of Roland's death at Roncevaux Pass was embellished in later medieval and Renaissance literature. The first and most famous of these epic treatments was the Old French ''Chanson de Roland'' of the 11th century. Two masterpieces of Italian Renaissance poetry, the ''Orlando Innamorato'' and ''Orlando Furioso'' (by Matteo Maria Boiardo and Ludovico Ariosto respectively), are even fur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alfredo Bini
Alfredo Bini (12 December 1926 – 16 October 2010) was an Italian film producer. He produced 32 films between 1958 and 1979. He was born in Livorno, Italy. Selected filmography * ''The Law Is the Law'' (1958) * ''Il bell'Antonio'' (1960) * ''La Viaccia'' (1961) * ''Accattone'' (1961) * ''Mamma Roma'' (1962) * '' Ro.Go.Pa.G.'' (1963) * '' The Gospel According to St. Matthew'' (1964) * ''El Greco'' (1966) * ''The Hawks and the Sparrows'' (1966) * ''Oedipus Rex'' (1967) * ''Satyricon The ''Satyricon'', ''Satyricon'' ''liber'' (''The Book of Satyrlike Adventures''), or ''Satyrica'', is a Latin work of fiction believed to have been written by Gaius Petronius, though the manuscript tradition identifies the author as Titus Petro ...'' (1969) ReferencesCorriere(Italian) retrieved 18th Oct 2010 External links * * 1926 births 2010 deaths Italian film producers Nastro d'Argento winners {{film-producer-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lina Sastri
Pasqualina "Lina" Sastri is an Italian actress and singer. Life and career Born in Naples, Lina Sastri started acting in amateur dramatics at very young age. She made her professional debut with the theatrical company Teatro Libero, and had her breakout in 1974, starring in the musical drama ''Masaniello''. On stage, she worked intensively with Giuseppe Patroni Griffi, and her collaborations include Eduardo De Filippo, Fabio Carpi and Memè Perlini. Sastri made her film debut in ''Il prefetto di ferro'', in 1977. In 1984 she won a Silver Ribbon for Best Actress and a David di Donatello in the same category for her performance in '' Mi manda Picone''. One year later, she won the same two awards for her role in '' Segreti segreti''. In 1987 she was awarded with a David di Donatello for Best Supporting Actress for Damiano Damiani's ''L'inchiesta''. As a singer she has released numerous albums, mainly sung in the Neapolitan dialect. She participated at the Sanremo Festival in 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Renaud De Montauban
Renaud de Montauban (; also spelled ''Renaut'', ''Renault'', Italian: ''Rinaldo di Montalbano'', Dutch: ''Reinout van Montalba(e)n'') was a legendary hero and knight which appeared in a 12th-century Old French ''chanson de geste'' known as ''The Four Sons of Aymon''. The four sons of Duke Aymon are Renaud, Richard, Alard and Guiscard, and their cousin is the magician Maugris (French: ''Maugis'', Italian: ''Malagi'', ''Malagigi''). Renaud possesses the magical horse Bayard and the sword Froberge (Italian: ''Fusberta'', ''Frusberta'', French: ''Flamberge''). The story of Renaud was popular across Europe. The tale was adapted into Dutch, German, Italian and English versions throughout the Middle Ages, inspired the Old Icelandic '' Mágus saga jarls'', and also incited subsequent sequels and related texts that form part of the Doon de Mayence cycle of ''chansons''. Renaud, as Rinaldo, is an important character in Italian Renaissance epics, including ''Morgante'' by Luigi Pulci, ''Orl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leigh McCloskey
Leigh Joseph McCloskey (born June 21, 1955) is an American actor, artist, author and philosopher. Throughout his acting career, McCloskey appeared in numerous television series and movies, including the popular American soap opera ''Dallas'' and a leading role in the Dario Argento-helmed supernatural horror film ''Inferno''. As a painter, McCloskey has produced a number of works focused on occult, alchemical, and esoteric themes, including his own Tarot deck and '' The Hieroglyph of the Human Soul'', a mixed-media art installation painted on the walls of his home library. His art work has been featured in popular music, including Flying Lotus’ 2010 release ''Cosmogramma'' and The Rolling Stones’ A Bigger Bang Tour in the 2000s. Early life Born in Los Angeles, California, McCloskey was classically trained as an actor at the Juilliard School in Lincoln Center, New York. Acting He began his professional acting career playing Billy Abbott in the original miniseries '' R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ferraù
Ferragut (also known as Ferragus, Ferracutus, Ferracute, Ferrakut, Ferraguto, Ferraù, Fernagu) was a character—a Saracen paladin, sometimes depicted as a giant—in texts dealing with the Matter of France, including the '' Historia Caroli Magni'', and Italian epics, such as ''Orlando Innamorato'' by Matteo Maria Boiardo and '' Orlando Furioso'' by Ludovico Ariosto. In the tales, he was portrayed as physically invulnerable except at his navel/stomach, and was eventually killed (or fated to be killed) by the paladin Roland. Name "Ferracutus" was the Latin form of the name used in the ''Pseudo-Turpin Chronicle''. Thomas Bulfinch used "Ferragus" in his English adaptation ''Legends of Charlemagne'', but the form "Ferragut" appears to be the most frequent in English today. In his ''Orlando innamorato'', Matteo Maria Boiardo used Feraguto/Feragu (Ferraguto/Ferragu). Ferraù is a syncopated form used in ''Orlando furioso'' by Ludovico Ariosto. Texts Ferracutus in the ''"Pseud ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tony Vogel
Antony Leslie 'Tony' Vogel (29 June 1942 – 27 July 2015) was an English actor. He played Andrew in the mini-series of Franco Zeffirelli's ''Jesus of Nazareth'' (1977), Aquila in '' A.D. Anno Domini'' (1985) and the title role in the 1979 television adaptation of ''Dick Barton''. He graduated from RADA in 1963 and died of asthma complications at his Normandy holiday home in France France (), officially the French Republic ( ), is a country primarily located in Western Europe. It also comprises of Overseas France, overseas regions and territories in the Americas and the Atlantic Ocean, Atlantic, Pacific Ocean, Pac ... on 27 July 2015. The actor was 73 and was cremated. TV and filmography References External links * 1942 births 2015 deaths Alumni of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art English male film actors English male television actors {{UK-screen-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gano
Gano is a name. People with the surname * Eugene Gano Hay (1853–1933), US political figure * Francis Gano Benedict (1870–1957), US chemist and nutritionist * Gordon Gano (born 1963), US musician * Graham Gano (born 1987), US athlete in American football * John Gano (1727–1804), US pastor * Richard Montgomery Gano (1830–1913), US Protestant minister and physician, Confederate Army officer * Roy Alexander Gano (1902–1971), US Navy admiral * Stephen Gano (1762–1828), US pastor and physician * Zinho Gano (born 1993), Belgian athlete in football People with the given name * Gano Chittenden (1897–1980), US art director * Gano Dunn (1870–1953), US business and technology figure * Gano Grills (fl. 1990s – present), US film actor Locations * Gano Coal Camp, Kentucky, an unincorporated community in Harlan County, Kentucky, USA * Gano, Kansas, an unincorporated community in Finney County, Kansas, USA * Gano, Ohio, an unincorporated community in Butler County, Ohio, USA O ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Angelica (character)
Angelica is a princess in the epic poem ''Orlando innamorato'' by Matteo Maria Boiardo. She reappears in the saga's continuation, ''Orlando furioso'' by Ludovico Ariosto, and in various later works based on the two original ''Orlando'' pieces. The narratives are part of the Matter of France, a cycle of legendary history stories based on the adventures of Charlemagne and his paladins. ''Orlando Innamorato'' In ''Orlando Innamorato'', Angelica is introduced as the daughter of Galafrone, the king of "Cathay", or "China". But this seeming inconsistency can be resolved. Boiardo considered Cathay to be a city, and "Cathay was a city in India inferior or Serica" according to the Mappamondo Borgiano. She comes to Charlemagne's court with her brother Argalia (who assumes the identity of a knight named Uberto dal Leòne). (tr.), ''Orlando in Love'', I.i. and p. 671. note to I.i.25. All the knights are smitten with her, especially the cousins Orlando (character), Orlando (Roland) and Rena ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tanya Roberts
Tanya Roberts (born Victoria Leigh Blum; October 15, 1949 – January 4, 2021) was an American actress. She played Julie Rogers in the final season of the television series ''Charlie's Angels'' (1980–1981), Stacey Sutton in the James Bond film ''A View to a Kill'' (1985), Sheena in '' Sheena'' (1984), Kiri in ''The Beastmaster'' (1982) and Midge Pinciotti on ''That '70s Show'' (1998–2004). Early life Tanya Roberts was born Victoria Leigh Blum in 1949 (although long given as 1955) either in Manhattan or the Bronx, New York City, to Oscar Blum and his wife Dorothy (née Smith). Oscar Maximilian Blum was born in New York City. Oscar's father, Theodor Blum, has been called "The most outstanding oral surgeon in America" for his pioneering work in local anesthesia and the use of x-rays in dental care. Theodor was born in Vienna, Austria and emigrated to New York in 1904. Oscar earned a bachelor's degree from Cornell University in 1934 and was a first year student in the medica ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Atlantes (sorcerer)
Atlantes was a powerful sorcerer featured in ''chansons de geste''. In Boiardo's ''Orlando Innamorato'' (1482), where he is known as Atalante, the magician fears that Rugiero (Boiardo's spelling) will convert to Christianity and aid Charlemagne against the Saracens. To prevent this and forestall Rugiero's death, he constructs a magic garden ringed by glass on Mt. Carena in the Atlas Mountains, after which he is named.Boiardo, ''Orlando Innamorato'', 2.3.27. In ''Orlando Furioso'', Atlantes' magical castle is filled with illusions, in order to divert Ruggiero (Ariosto's spelling) from what he has foretold as certain doom. Ruggiero is later set free by Bradamante and after numerous trials and quests sires a great line of heroes. He later dies betrayed fulfilling the destiny foretold by Atlantes. See also *Cantar de gesta *Anglo-Norman literature *Romance (heroic literature) References Sources *Boiardo: ''Orlando innamorato'' ed. Giuseppe Anceschi (Garzanti,1978) *Boiardo: ''Or ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
