Five centuries have passed since Leonardo da Vinci's death but his works still remain among the most treasured in all of art history and his legacy continues to live on up to the present. From the Mona Lisa, The Last Supper, to The Da Vinci code and even the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Leonardo da Vinci's contribution to the world of fine arts and pop culture cannot be denied. In commemoration of the 500th Anniversary of Da Vinci's death, the Philippine-Italian Association, the Embassy of Italy, and the Italian Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines along with partner institutions namely the Cultural Center of the Philippines present Leonardo in Manila a series of artistic and cultural events ranging from theater, film, and cuisine, celebrating da Vinci's universal genius this November 13-21, 2019.
Headlining Leonardo in Manila is Being Leonardo, An Impossible Interview which can be seen in either a short film, a feature length film, or as a live theater production. For these events, Italian director and actor Masimilliano Finazzer Flory will be flying in to Manila to present the films which he starred in and directed, to conduct workshops and talks, and lastly, to perform on stage.
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| Eugeniu Rotaru Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Italy |
Headlining Leonardo in Manila is Being Leonardo, An Impossible Interview which can be seen in either a short film, a feature length film, or as a live theater production. For these events, Italian director and actor Masimilliano Finazzer Flory will be flying in to Manila to present the films which he starred in and directed, to conduct workshops and talks, and lastly, to perform on stage.
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| Massimiliano Finazzer Flory |
Being Leonardo da Vinci, An impossible Interview, the Play
Portraying Leonardi da Vinci's life on stage, Being Leonardo da Vinci An Impossible Interview's one night performance happens on November 21, 2019, 7:00 PM at the Cultural Center of the Philippines' Tanghalang Aurelio Tolentino (CCP Little Theater).
The two man play written, directed and starring Massimiliano Finazzer Flory as Leonardo da Vinci will also feature Filipino actor, director and writer Carlito Casaje as the journalist/interviewer.
Dressed in period costumes, complete with make-up recreating, Finazzer Flory portrays da Vinci as he answers questions about his childhood, his civil and military activities, and how to become a "good painter" (bono pittore), and about the relationship between Painting and Science, Painting and Sculpture, Painting and Music. The play will also touch upon da Vinci's comments on The Last Supper and the figures of the apostles, replies to his enemies' attacks, prophesies man's flying, and finally offers maxims and aphorisms to live by in our times.
The two man play written, directed and starring Massimiliano Finazzer Flory as Leonardo da Vinci will also feature Filipino actor, director and writer Carlito Casaje as the journalist/interviewer.
Dressed in period costumes, complete with make-up recreating, Finazzer Flory portrays da Vinci as he answers questions about his childhood, his civil and military activities, and how to become a "good painter" (bono pittore), and about the relationship between Painting and Science, Painting and Sculpture, Painting and Music. The play will also touch upon da Vinci's comments on The Last Supper and the figures of the apostles, replies to his enemies' attacks, prophesies man's flying, and finally offers maxims and aphorisms to live by in our times.
Being Leonardo da Vinci, Masterclass and Film screening
On November 20, 2:00 PM, at the Cultural Center of the Philippines' Tanghalang Manuel Conde (CCP Dream Theater), Finazzer Flory will conduct a masterclass to be followed by the screening of the short film version of Being Leonardo, An Impossible Interview.
Assisted by Lito Casaje, the masterclass will cover how cinematic techniques have absorbed Leonardo's teaching, by conjugating photography, editing and screenplay together with history and pictorial theories, in order to raise Nature and Environment to the role of protagonist. Today this philosophy is supported by the school of thought known as Deep Ecology.
Being Leonardo da Vinci, An Impossible Interview at Cine Europa 22
Assisted by Lito Casaje, the masterclass will cover how cinematic techniques have absorbed Leonardo's teaching, by conjugating photography, editing and screenplay together with history and pictorial theories, in order to raise Nature and Environment to the role of protagonist. Today this philosophy is supported by the school of thought known as Deep Ecology.
Being Leonardo da Vinci, An Impossible Interview at Cine Europa 22
The full length film Leonardo da Vinci An Impossible Interview will be screened as part of the final leg of Cine Europa 22 on November 19, 2019, 7:30 PM at the Cinematheque Center Manila, Film Development Council of the Philippines.
Prior to the screening at 5:00 PM, a presentation and discussion of the film by Finazzer Flory is also scheduled.
Prior to the screening at 5:00 PM, a presentation and discussion of the film by Finazzer Flory is also scheduled.
The film follows two journalists, from New York and Milan unaware of each other, are looking for a scoop about the 500th anniversary of Leonardo da Vinci’s death. They see works of art and they pass thorough the places of the Genius between landscapes and mysterious encounters. In Florence for the first time during a show in costume between friars, tourists and flag-wavers unexpected traces are found. In Milan, a document to find out who Leonardo Man was through a scientific examination was discovered. Then they come to his final resting place in Clos Lucé and there they meet Leonardo face to face. The interview is granted. The words of the Genius are authentic, in Renaissance language. At the end Leonardo escapes through the undergrounds, returning to Vigevano and unveiling to the most important figures of his time where he reveals…
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| Silvana Diaz VP Culture, Philippine-Italian Association |
The other events of Leonardo in Manila cover cuisine and the culinary arts.
Cook off with Leonardo
The culinary events of Leonardo in Manila already began with a series of lectures by Italian chef Salvatorre Arria, consultant in Italian regional cuisine, at St. Scholastica's College, Lyceum of the Philippine University, and National University. The lecture served to contextualize Leonardo da Vinci in cuisine, his recipes, the historical context and the ingredients available in Italy at that time.
The participating schools (St. Scho, LPU, and NU) will then use what they've learned in the lectures and whip up three dishes at the Cook Off with Leonardo on November 14, 2019, 9:00 AM at the Lyceum of the Philippines University Culinary Institute.
The participating schools (St. Scho, LPU, and NU) will then use what they've learned in the lectures and whip up three dishes at the Cook Off with Leonardo on November 14, 2019, 9:00 AM at the Lyceum of the Philippines University Culinary Institute.
The Last Supper
Rivaling the Mona Lisa as one of da Vinci's most popular works is The Last Supper. The release of Dan Brown's novel thriller The Da Vinci Code and also the subsequent movie adaptation starring Tom Hanks only raised the work's popularity even further. The conspiracy theories raised about the painting in the novel/movie may be spotty and questionable, but on November 13, 2019, 7:00 PM, a more credible discussion to The Last Supper by James Freney of the Philippine-Italian Association will take place before a hearty dinner at the Caruso Ristorante Italiano.
The lecture will focus on the story of the Last Supper, its relevance, its messages in the context of the Reinaissance period and with the emergence of Humanism. The Leonardo themed menu to be served at the dinner will be specially concocted by restaurant director Emilio Mina.
The lecture will focus on the story of the Last Supper, its relevance, its messages in the context of the Reinaissance period and with the emergence of Humanism. The Leonardo themed menu to be served at the dinner will be specially concocted by restaurant director Emilio Mina.
Leonardo Wine & Cuisine
While most of the world knew da Vinci as both an artist and a man of science, it is a rarely known fact that he was very much into food as well.
A presentation on Leonardo on how he was in the kitchen and in the cellar will be conducted by chef Salvatore Arria and sommelier Luca Galli before a special dinner on November 20, 2019, 7:00 PM at the Ponte Rialto Ristorante Italiano at the Venice Grand Canal Mall.
A presentation on Leonardo on how he was in the kitchen and in the cellar will be conducted by chef Salvatore Arria and sommelier Luca Galli before a special dinner on November 20, 2019, 7:00 PM at the Ponte Rialto Ristorante Italiano at the Venice Grand Canal Mall.
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| Alessandro Milani General Manager Philippine-Italian Association |
Here is the schedule of events for Leonardo in Manila.
November 13, 2019
The Last Supper
Caruso Ristorante Italiano, Bel-Air, Makati
November 14, 2019
Cook Off with Leonardo
Culinary Institute Lyceum of the Philippine University, Manila
Culinary Institute Lyceum of the Philippine University, Manila
November 19, 2019
Being Leonardo da Vinci, Cine Europa 22 Screening
Cinematheque Center Manila, FDCP
Cinematheque Center Manila, FDCP
November 20, 2019
Being Leonardo da Vinci, Masterclass and Short Film Screening
Cultural Center of the Philippines, Tanghalang Manuel Conde (CCP Dream Theater)
Leonardo, Wine & Cuisine
Ponte Rialto Ristorante Italiano, Venice Grand Canal Mall, Upper McKinley, Taguig
Cultural Center of the Philippines, Tanghalang Manuel Conde (CCP Dream Theater)
Leonardo, Wine & Cuisine
Ponte Rialto Ristorante Italiano, Venice Grand Canal Mall, Upper McKinley, Taguig
November 21, 2019
Being Leonardo da Vinci, An Impossible Interview, the Play
Cultural Center of the Philippines, Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Little Theater)
Leonardo in Manila is presented by the Philippine-Italian Association, Embassy of Italy, and the Italian Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines, Inc. in cooperation with the Cultural Center of the Philippines and supported by OMAN AIR, Rustan's, Hotel Jen Manila, and East West Bank.
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