March 2003
Seven Italian Journalists Captured by Iraqi Authorities - 2003-03-29
Seven Italian journalists have been captured by Iraqi authorities after being reported missing. They were detained near Basra and are being interrogated in Baghdad. This…
Death of the Doctor Who Discovered the Spread of Mysterious Influenza-like Illness
Dr. Carlo Urbani, who identified a mysterious influenza-like illness, died from the same disease. His efforts to contain the virus were significant as it had…
Request for Asylum by Some Passengers of Hijacked Cuban Plane from the United States - 2003-03-21
A Cuban passenger plane was hijacked and landed in Florida, where several passengers may seek asylum. Six hijackers were charged in court. This incident highlights…
The Family - La Famiglia
The article discusses the film 'La Famiglia' directed by Ettore Scola, which portrays a family's life over the 20th century while remaining confined to their…
La Boheme
The article discusses the film 'La Boheme,' directed by Luigi Comencini, which is based on Puccini's opera. It explores themes of love, art, and youth…
The Icicle Thief
The article discusses the film 'The Icicle Thief,' directed by Maurizio Nichetti, highlighting its humorous take on the impact of television on daily life. The…
Dark Eyes
The article discusses the film 'Dark Eyes,' directed by Nikita Mikhalkov and starring Marcello Mastroianni. It highlights the film's multicultural aspects and its exploration of…
The Spider's Strategy
The article discusses the film 'The Spider's Strategy' directed by Bernardo Bertolucci, which explores the life of a man returning to a city where his…
Socrates
The article discusses the film 'Socrates' directed by Roberto Rossellini, which depicts the final days of the philosopher Socrates. It highlights the film's artistic merits…
General Della Rovere
The article discusses the film 'General Della Rovere,' directed by Roberto Rossellini, which tells the story of a con artist who pretends to be a…
The Rise of Louis XIV
The article discusses the film 'The Rise of Louis XIV' directed by Roberto Rossellini, which portrays the ascent of Louis XIV to the French throne…
Everyone is Fine
The article discusses the film "Everyone is Fine" directed by Giuseppe Tornatore, starring Marcello Mastroianni. It explores themes of family disconnection and the challenges of…
Malena
The article discusses the film 'Malena,' directed by Giuseppe Tornatore, which tells the story of a beautiful widow during World War II who becomes the…
Cinema Paradiso
Cinema Paradiso is a nostalgic film about a poor boy named Toto growing up in a small village during World War II, who forms a…
A Pure Formality
The article reviews the film 'A Pure Formality,' directed by Giuseppe Tornatore, featuring Gérard Depardieu and Roman Polanski. The plot revolves around a novelist's arrest…
On Saturday, thousands in European cities protested against President Bush's policy towards Iraq - 2003-03-09
On March 9, 2003, thousands protested across Europe and in Washington against President Bush's Iraq policy. Demonstrators called for peaceful resolutions to the crisis, while…
President Bush Meets with Special Envoy of Pope John Paul II - 2003-03-05
President Bush met with Cardinal Pio Laghi, the special envoy of Pope John Paul II, to discuss the Iraq crisis. The Pope urged against military…
Nazi Baghlari Report: Fighting Hunger - 2003-03-03
The Italian company Benton is partnering with the World Food Organization to address hunger in Afghanistan. This collaboration highlights international efforts to tackle food insecurity…