Misilmeri: A Pearl in the Eleutero Valley
   
  Giovanni Montanti, a Sicilian native who has made documentary videos for 43 other Sicilian towns, has completed the video for Misilmeri! It contains footage of the most important buildings, churches, streets, archaeological sites, historic centers, the cemetery, and the procession of the saints. It is now available and can be shipped immediately!
   
 

Text and Direction Giovanni Montanti
Voice over (Italian version) Giancarlo Cara
Voice over (English version) Antonella Scaduto
Shooting Nino Manzella
Historical research and consultancy Michele Ducato
Editing Fabio Messina
Post-production Idea Video - Trapani
Duration min 45
   
Available in English and Italian.  
   
  The video was sponsored by Jennifer Petrino
   
 

Suggestive shots and an involving narration are the result of this careful study about Misilmeri’s historical heritage.

A coverage that ranges from the pre-Christian age tombs on Pizzo Cannita; the sanctuary in Gibilrossa with its superb views; the hamlet of Risalaimi and its 15th century frescoes; the castle ruins; and then the village and its churches, its works of art and ancient buildings, its fountains and squares and its downtown alleys.

A valuable black and white photo repertory show Misilmeri as it was at the beginning of last century. The story of a village and its magical atmosphere during religious celebrations. A community that looks beyond the limits of time and space through its processions, faith and past traditions, thus arousing in all young hearts a sense of love and brotherhood that unites all the Misilmeri people all over the world, wherever they may live.
   
  CLICK HERE to purchase your copy of the video documentary, Misilmeri: A Pearl in the Eleutero Valley, by Giovanni Montanti.
   
 

Here is what other Misilmeri descendants are saying about Misilmeri: A Pearl in the Eleutero Valley:
   
 
  • "I received the tape today and it is fantastic...When the lady started speaking it was as if my Father was sitting next to me as his accent in English was exactly the same and now for me to see it all is beyond words, I however want to thank you again for all your efforts in bringing my heritage forward and it is evident whether peasant or nobleman it is great to be a Sicilian." - P. Amato
  • "Hi I just received my video of Misilmeri yesterday and last night my husband and I sat down to watch it with a bottle of red wine and some Italian cheese.  It was fantastic.  Giovanni did a great job depicting Misilmeri through its history, people, and religious traditions.  We were mesmerized and even though we have been to Misilmeri, we found the video full of things we did not know or see on our last trip.  We are ready to go again.  He did a great job and I will cherish this keepsake and proudly pass it down to my children's children as a big part of our Italian heritage." - D. W.
  • "I received my video today and it everything that I expected and more.  A beautiful job." - A. C. 
  • "Just a quick note to say how much I enjoyed the Misilmeri video!  You were right, he did a great job.  It is very informative and was shot beautifully.   I especially liked the very moving ending with the old photos.  Needless to say, it will always be something significant and special to me." - J. La Rose