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RAI FILM

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The trial, sentence and execution of Johnny Woodstock 2010 15‘

Directed by Michele Trentini .

Carnival trials such as that held in Valda, in the mountains of Trentino, are commonplace throughout Europe. Death sentence is for granted. This film is part of **Carnival King of Europe DVD 8 –

South-East Europe Festivals / Carnival Folklore

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One day in Lancova Vas 2010 9‘

Directed by Michele Trentini .

In eastern Slovenia, an assorted party of masked ploughmen run around each village on Carnival days. In the Slovenian-speaking Italian Benecija, the Blùmari run across the village fields once a

South-East Europe Festivals / Carnival Folklore

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St. Martin’s Bonfires in Predazzo 2010 10‘

Directed by Michele Trentini .

On November 11th, great bonfires are lit by the local youth to celebrate the distribution of the annual revenues from the forestry harvest. This film is part of **Carnival King of Europe DVD 3 –

South-East Europe Festivals / Carnival Folklore

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St. Nicholas’ Night in Val di Fassa 2010 15‘

Directed by Michele Trentini .

As an early harbinger of celestial light, St. Nicholas and his mixed company of angels and devils visits every home, to tell children off in the most persuasive of manners. This film is part of

South-East Europe Festivals / Carnival Folklore

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A good day in Sharnford. God Speed the Plough! 2010 14‘

Directed by Michele Trentini .

In the heart of Ye Olde England, the first Monday after the Epiphany is still “Plough Monday”, with the ritual parading of a decorated plough and the Morris Dance. This film is part of

British-Irish Isles Festivals / Carnival Folklore