Mr Harry Danalis, Dr Panayoti, Tony De Bolfo and members of the band ‘The Viaggiatori’

After the screening of ‘From Italy to Australia’ (Migrant Film - 1924).

The film was accompanied by live music performed by ‘The Viaggiatori’ (The Voyagers), including Kavisha Mazzella (Aria award winning singer, guitar, accordion), Irine Vela (bouzouki, mandolin guitar) David De Santi (accordion) and Mark Holder-Keeping (saxophone, clarinet). They performed old Italian and Hellenic folk songs and tunes including tarantellas, mazurkas and waltzes. Their rich interpretation of Italian and Hellenic music from the 1700’s to the present created a charming old world feel. The audience responded veru favourably to their beautiful singing and playing.

The first screening specifically for a Greek audience.

More than 350 Hellenes and Philhellenes attended the screening.

‘Dall’Italia All’Australia’, literally meaning ‘From Italy to Australia’ is a silent film shot by Italian Film Director Angelo Drovetti in 1924, that chronicles the voyage of the Regina d’Italia (Queen of Italy) - one of three passenger ships first built for the Lloyd Sabaudo Line at the turn of last century.
See previous MESSAGE for additional information.

The film was discovered by Melbourne journalist and writer, Tony De Bolfo, during research for his book ‘In Search of Kings’ that chronicles another passenger ship from the same line called ‘Il Re d’Italia’, (The King of Italy) - 1927.

Tony was determined to deliver ‘Dall’Italia All’Australia’ to an Australian audience based on the belief that the film not only commanded enormous Australian historical value, but that it would resonate with the many Australians who have empathy for the courage of migrants and who share the excitement in being part of a most unique event.

Date: Tuesday 26 May

Time: 7.30pm for 8pm

Venue: The Factory Theatre
105 Victoria Rd, Marrickville