BBC - Italy Unpacked: The Art of the Feast

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  • Опубліковано 22 січ 2013
  • Andrew Graham-Dixon and chef Giorgio Locatelli travel through Italy exploring the country's history, culture, food, art and landscape. Their journey begins in Bologna, the capital of Emilia-Romagna, one of the richest regions in Italy. They find out why the city is know as la Dotta (the Learned), la Grassa (the Fat) and la Rossa (the Red), while visiting its shops, art institutions and the oldest university in the world.
    Andrew and Giorgio experience the social and friendly atmosphere of the region and meet fishermen casting huge nets at the mouth of the river Po. From there, it is a short journey to Ferrara where they discover the legacy left by the famous dynasty d'Este, and to Modena, home of balsamic vinegar and Ferrari.
    Finally, Giorgio reveals the source of modern Italian cuisine - at the Palatina Library in Parma he views an original copy of the first cook book of the newly united Italy - while Andrew admires Correggio's magnificent fresco in the dome of Parma Cathedral.

КОМЕНТАРІ • 346

  • @TheVaughan5
    @TheVaughan5 2 роки тому +72

    As an architecture historian, I find Italy the most extraordinary country on earth. The artistic heritage is beyond comparison with any other nation.

    • @thomaselliott573
      @thomaselliott573 2 роки тому

      What a load of utter crock. You are enraptured with your own enrapturement.

  • @thebraccobaldo
    @thebraccobaldo 9 років тому +153

    sometimes the best way to apprieciate more your country is to watch it through the eyes of a foreign. Viva l'Italia.

    • @valeriorealitheking
      @valeriorealitheking 5 років тому +4

      i agree

    • @claudiopeli2774
      @claudiopeli2774 2 роки тому +2

      ….the best way to……..the eyes of a ‘foreigner’ 😉

    • @alemassa6632
      @alemassa6632 2 роки тому +1

      I agree too. I've always thought that.

    • @johnsikes320
      @johnsikes320 Рік тому

      I’m an American and have spent the last three weeks traveling across your beautiful country, you are blessed to live in this wonderful and amazing place! Si, Viva l’ Italia!!

  • @edieltondantas6084
    @edieltondantas6084 6 років тому +51

    The way both the art historian and the chef talk about their craft is beautiful, awe inspiring

  • @sheraz346
    @sheraz346 9 років тому +178

    This is one of the finest travelling videos i've ever seen. It makes you delve into the rich heritage,the incredible history and the the fascinating era of the past. Besides describing the grrat heritage of this region , the two gentleman convey to us the fabulous wonders of the regions in such a lovely way and it makes us develop the sense of being there. I wish to visit this incredible land, a wordly heaven, what we presently say 'Italy'.

    • @manahilj7094
      @manahilj7094 6 років тому +1

      Sheraz Tanveer bro i swear if i ever stepped a foot in Italy i would start crying

  • @apictureoffunction
    @apictureoffunction 3 роки тому +49

    Italy is one of those places that you just know you need to visit before you die. I hope I can visit one day, it's such a beautiful place with an incredibly rich culture and history, and their love for family and for food is virtually unparalleled

    • @red9350
      @red9350 Рік тому +3

      Come here while you're young and you still can (and while Italy still stands...)! You won't regret it!

    • @whitelion1111
      @whitelion1111 Рік тому +1

      August is swollen with tourists, harder to find parking spaces, although many more festivals during the July-August time, my personal recommendation is to come late May-June especially if going to the beach areas also during your vacation

    • @reijiminato8762
      @reijiminato8762 Рік тому +1

      @@whitelion1111 What about March to April when spring starts?

    • @liluvatar7744
      @liluvatar7744 Рік тому

      ​@@reijiminato8762 it is usually very rainy, especially in the north

    • @jtdiffen
      @jtdiffen Рік тому +1

      I’ve been 3 X !!!
      Would leave tomorrow if I had someone with whom to go. Transformative experience. Incredible memories I’ll cherish the rest of my life.
      Ordered “The Book”. Yum. Mille grazi.

  • @jh8685
    @jh8685 5 років тому +6

    ITALY IS THE LAND OF ART CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION. POSSES 80% OF WORLDS ART, HAS THE RICHEST CULTURE IN THE WORLD BY FAR...

  • @danieliddoaberabalcha8315
    @danieliddoaberabalcha8315 8 років тому +38

    these two guys have great chemistry and Italy is the center of the world that is all great and spectacular

    • @crazyjack000
      @crazyjack000 7 років тому +2

      Italy is neither geographically nor culturally center of the world. Its not even the center of Europe.

    • @MrTinner66
      @MrTinner66 7 років тому +3

      ...Never mind, you need not answer to my comment above ... From this you already understand that you're an idiot comprehensive total ... Probably your "engine" is just hatred and prejudice.

    • @masterjunky863
      @masterjunky863 Рік тому +1

      @@crazyjack000 Historically it is the centre of the Western world and in part of the whole world.

  • @nclinh
    @nclinh 5 років тому +25

    I have loved Italia for 13 years by now and my biggest dream is visit this beautiful country once in my life time.

    • @Vercippu
      @Vercippu 5 років тому

      Fingers crossed!

    • @normadesmond6017
      @normadesmond6017 3 роки тому +4

      It's worth it. Last year, when things were still normal, I went to Venice. We arrived by boat in the morning seeing the silhouette of Venice in the mist. Nothing can beat that.

    • @ControCultura-
      @ControCultura- 3 роки тому

      Start planning your journey, you'll be welcome when this fuckin covid will be over

  • @sunwm2003
    @sunwm2003 2 роки тому +6

    Italy, a place you will never fail to find new treasures, no matter how long you stay there.

    • @ninod1502
      @ninod1502 3 місяці тому

      32:13 a McDonald's

  • @ibanmayo2
    @ibanmayo2 Рік тому +9

    My first trip to Bologna was in 2017, after visiting most of Italy previously, from Australia. Fell in love with this not so touristy working city. Bologna remains my favourite Italian city and I'm from Sicilian heritage. Looking to buy a cheap place there, but ended up getting a beautiful little townhouse cheap in the Apennines in Tuscany ,from friends in Australia who were off-loading it. Not Bologna, but 50kms away so I can spend most of my time there. Dream come true for hardly much money, compared with Australia's ridiculous house prices. Living the dream next September. This show brings tears to my eyes

    • @cg8397
      @cg8397 Рік тому

      If you are of Sicilian heritage, why didn't you get a home in Sicily?

    • @ibanmayo2
      @ibanmayo2 Рік тому

      @@cg8397 Because I prefer Bologna.

  • @ginnaricci4547
    @ginnaricci4547 2 роки тому +10

    Lot of passion in this video better than a romantic movie, I love Italy !! 🌞🌜🌠

    • @Atelier-KaRo
      @Atelier-KaRo 2 роки тому

      This is so true. I see you're an art lover. Maybe you also like the art of Vega Montagni. Just stop by my site and enjoy her work.

  • @2write2sing2dance
    @2write2sing2dance 9 років тому +45

    Love that they had an Italian Chef and an Italian Art Historian teaming up to look at food and art. Food and art are absolute gifts to the world, and I enjoy studying both Love how the Art Historian talked about his mother taking him to ten of the churches, and the two of them making scrapbooks of all the postcards, and how that was his first history lesson. So touching! :)

    • @jayd4ever
      @jayd4ever 8 років тому

      +I, Adaora what do you mean Italian art historian?

  • @bhabanishankarlenka
    @bhabanishankarlenka 2 роки тому +3

    This video is at another level. Today’s vloggers can’t reach this peak. Such passion & detail, class act.

  • @johnwakamatsu3391
    @johnwakamatsu3391 5 років тому +30

    I agree that this is one of the finest travel videos that I have ever seen. I enjoy eating Italian foods and owning and driving Italian cars even though my ancestors emigrated from Japan. I also agree that American Italian food has been altered to suit American tastes and when I eat real Italian food it tastes very different. My father enjoyed the warmth of Italian people even if he was an American soldier fighting in Italy during WWII.

  • @kokorodokoro
    @kokorodokoro 6 років тому +16

    I love how first Andrew gets to be the "tourguide", with Giorgio listening in amazement. Then it turns to Giorgio's terrain, and he just takes over the show.

  • @yaddahaysmarmalite4059
    @yaddahaysmarmalite4059 9 років тому +6

    "Don't touch the book! I've got the gloves!" Pure entertainment!

  • @aaaaaaaaaaaa808
    @aaaaaaaaaaaa808 9 років тому +17

    12:30 WOW, definitely tourist friendly

  • @salo874
    @salo874 7 років тому +5

    italian food is just unbelievably. My personal favourite.

  • @torceridaho
    @torceridaho 3 роки тому +3

    wow, it doesn't get better than Giorgio and Andrew

  • @Cloudynimzy
    @Cloudynimzy 4 роки тому +5

    I so much miss this. Praying for Italy.

  • @Orochimaruswife1
    @Orochimaruswife1 6 років тому +7

    My ancestors are from Northern Italy, so this is really meaning full to me.

    • @beboplady1542
      @beboplady1542 6 років тому

      Some DNA tests I took showed Northern Italian Ancestry mixed with Sephardic Jewish genes. :)

    • @MrTinner66
      @MrTinner66 6 років тому

      Bebop lady: Great bullshit!

  • @harvardkarbodie
    @harvardkarbodie 8 років тому +3

    Totally wonderful!

  • @Wul-Lop
    @Wul-Lop 9 років тому +17

    Great, lovely, beautiful country.

  • @cyn2480
    @cyn2480 Рік тому

    I truly enjoyed this video. Thank you.

  • @mrdfac
    @mrdfac 6 років тому

    Superb. Thanks for the upload.

  • @MYLOVEOFIRELAND2303
    @MYLOVEOFIRELAND2303 Рік тому +2

    Italy & it's utterly amazing, glorious, incredible, rich history, culture & presence in the world, I have 8 words.......Formidable and exquisite and never to be underestimated!!!

  • @jc2delaga
    @jc2delaga 2 роки тому

    Brilliant! Lovely tour full of passion & life

  • @TIKTOK-ng3rq
    @TIKTOK-ng3rq 3 роки тому

    beautiful , so good episode / video jet set in italy. thank you

  • @pietroricco7572
    @pietroricco7572 8 років тому +7

    I love my region!

  • @whosyourdaddy4579
    @whosyourdaddy4579 8 років тому +2

    Very enjoyable and introspective...grazie!

  • @petermcgibney
    @petermcgibney 5 років тому +16

    This is the 3rd time I watched this fantastic video, the lads are so wonderful their passion for what they do really helps you to understand the region, art and food, I thank them from the bottom of my heart.

  • @jj01a
    @jj01a 8 років тому +7

    beautiful, overwhelmingly richly flavored

  • @thomasbjurstrom6480
    @thomasbjurstrom6480 5 років тому +3

    What a great combination Andrew and Giorgo! I am utterly amused !

  • @AAS_US
    @AAS_US 2 роки тому +1

    The greatest and pleasent film i have ever seen even after years.

  • @douglassauvageau7262
    @douglassauvageau7262 2 роки тому +1

    A sublime account of a unique region which defies comparison. Bravo!

  • @annepham1205
    @annepham1205 8 років тому +4

    more , more programs from both of you please, great teller's stories. Love to watch, very interesting.

  • @ddejager7717
    @ddejager7717 3 роки тому +7

    Such a lovely programme, thank you. Can't wait to watch more of their travels through Italy. The BEST armchair travel to Italy EVER!!

  • @thewhitearcticfoxunderpurp7489
    @thewhitearcticfoxunderpurp7489 7 років тому +17

    I just so love these two guys and this is the best travel programme I have ever seen! they are so passionate and competente in their areas: cooking and art. and they have such a good interaction with great humor and openness that I am so deeply touched by - what a friendship! the whole Italy unpacked series are my favorite and has given me the last klick to head for Italy in April 2017 to start a 2 week italian course!

  • @philipluu7204
    @philipluu7204 2 роки тому +1

    Even the cars he rides around in are works of art...!

  • @samusaran181818
    @samusaran181818 7 років тому +16

    I like this show :) It's interesting to see a show that combines art history and food. There's also good chemistry between Andrew and Giorgio; I like their sense of humor!!!

  • @socorrodelgado8966
    @socorrodelgado8966 2 роки тому +3

    I was able to savor every detail of this rich region of Italy, for its culture to its food, but most of all its people. Just fantastic. I hope to visit this region to experience it all. Magnifico.

  • @nepotiums
    @nepotiums 7 років тому +3

    These places beckon me to visit. Surely they're among my bucket list to visit one day.

  • @soniatriana9091
    @soniatriana9091 2 роки тому +4

    A totally incredible show! Beautiful towns, country, people, traditions, cultures, food, etc!! It’s got everything worth watching!!
    Thank you!

  • @user-mx6zc1lh2m
    @user-mx6zc1lh2m Рік тому

    THANK YOU for sharing this homage a la vita 🍒

  • @Lynee_Anna
    @Lynee_Anna 5 років тому +3

    The way both of them talk about what they know is full of passion.. It will be a dream come true to travel the world... 💕

  • @ottocubed9520
    @ottocubed9520 Рік тому

    Outstanding gentleman, fantastic review.

  • @SabineBeckerPUSH
    @SabineBeckerPUSH 2 роки тому +1

    They are both so wonderfully passionate. I love that both men have passion for the art and food.

  • @lydiarowe491
    @lydiarowe491 5 років тому +12

    These guys do compliment each other..bringing a wonderful exposure to the essence of Italy..
    So enjoyable to have food and art expressed in such an elegant manner..bellisamo..⭐

  • @Frontier2000AnoDomin
    @Frontier2000AnoDomin 10 років тому +8

    Excellent series covering the culture of northern Italy, as represented in it’s art and cuisine.
    Try to watch all 3 episodes if you can find them.

  • @oceanofpleasure
    @oceanofpleasure 9 років тому +9

    you get my vote for pure artistic brilliance!

  • @TIKTOK-ng3rq
    @TIKTOK-ng3rq 3 роки тому

    Bellisimo documentario. God grace you with so much Artistry. best of two of you.............. Congrats

  • @geetikamakkar9420
    @geetikamakkar9420 Рік тому +1

    Best documentary 👏

  • @francesca7093
    @francesca7093 5 років тому +6

    Siete bravissimi. I loved it very much. It brought me back in time when I was a little girl in Italy and made tagliatelle with my mother with her precious Sunday sauce.

  • @aiuola2009
    @aiuola2009 8 років тому

    much love and thanks:)

  • @brocktoon8
    @brocktoon8 2 роки тому

    They need to make more of these!

  • @Salvus967
    @Salvus967 9 років тому +18

    The Renaissance, mixed with the natural features of it, made Italy the most beautiful place on Earth. Though that hasn't stopped its people from having a pretty violent history..

    • @Foc4ccin4
      @Foc4ccin4 8 років тому +5

      +Salvus967 has there been peaceful places?

    • @Salvus967
      @Salvus967 8 років тому

      +Foc4ccin4 ?? I don't quite understand. Are you asking if other countries do not also have violent histories? If so, then yes there are lots of countries with violent pasts. I guess pretty much ever country has a violent past. But I wasn't making the point that Italy's was necessarily more violent....Although..lol.

    • @Cosmopavone
      @Cosmopavone Рік тому +1

      @@Salvus967 You said "pretty violent"..italian history is not particularly violent compared to other countries.

  • @PeterFritzWalter
    @PeterFritzWalter 7 років тому +7

    Wow, I am very impressed by Bologna! Thank you, producers and presenters of this video! I will find out ...

  • @Riv3rch781
    @Riv3rch781 2 роки тому

    It is worth to wait for something that keeps on getting better and better over time ! 😃

  • @FU-wd9sl
    @FU-wd9sl 3 місяці тому

    Genial ! Schon das Zuschauen ist ein Genuss !

  • @brunobalzano7566
    @brunobalzano7566 3 місяці тому

    Questa serie è stata una delle cose più belle viste in televisione negli ultimi anni. La celebrazione dell'arte e della cucina (arte in senso maiuscolo) italiane affidate alle mani di un grande chef come Locatelli e alla cultura di A.G. Dixon.

  • @nellysorokko2679
    @nellysorokko2679 8 років тому

    Thank you

  • @shvazego
    @shvazego 6 років тому +1

    perfecto!!!!

  • @acajudi100
    @acajudi100 10 років тому

    Excellent.

  • @thunar6766
    @thunar6766 8 років тому +9

    Good choice of music, i love Paolo Conte!

  • @genecornojr.2275
    @genecornojr.2275 4 роки тому +4

    Gentleman I can’t say and thank you enough for this 1 hour absolutely wonderful video. I’ve been wanting to know more of my recent fascination with Emilia-Romagna, looking to visit soon. The two contrasting men in the video were awesome...love it so much...thank you, Gracie.

    • @karinevahofbauer5960
      @karinevahofbauer5960 2 роки тому

      Yes , great lovely gentelmens with enthusiasmo and spirit ...sono bravissimi 👏👏👏 grazie mille un brindisi perfavore🍷👋🏻

  • @Ax18NY
    @Ax18NY 4 роки тому +6

    The most magical country in the world.

  • @annepham1205
    @annepham1205 8 років тому +7

    Two great men , so passionate about what they are doing . Great stories!!!!!
    More video from both you please.

  • @vfxforge
    @vfxforge 11 років тому

    thanks!

  • @aliasErEf
    @aliasErEf 2 роки тому +4

    Marvellous video and two inspiring commentators within the art of living in Italy. One little suggestion mind you, on the final video added on names of cities and buildings visited. Thank you. It does bring back so many memories of our last visit in Italy ….an open air museum for the sake of our soul.

  • @apresthus87
    @apresthus87 7 років тому +10

    Fun to watch this video again after moving to Emilia Romagna half a year ago :) Its pretty accurate.. the food here is amazing (to be fair its pretty amazing anywhere in Italy)

    • @GiammiEvo
      @GiammiEvo 7 років тому +1

      you need a doctor, immediately

    • @apresthus87
      @apresthus87 7 років тому

      Me? God, I hate the comment system on youtube, its impossible to know who replies to who when they reply to replies..

    • @crazyjack000
      @crazyjack000 7 років тому

      GiammiEvo
      Italian food gave me diarrhea/food poisoning, I need to see a doctor asap LOL.

    • @ron2112
      @ron2112 Рік тому

      @@crazyjack000 you're sad honestly, going around tyiping useless hating comments as if you don't have much to do in your life, pretty sad Omer

    • @crazyjack000
      @crazyjack000 Рік тому

      @@ron2112
      Ron shutup Ron Stupid Ron

  • @KillingTheMeta
    @KillingTheMeta 7 років тому +2

    Watching this cooked, is honestly the best thing

    • @sauravbasu8805
      @sauravbasu8805 5 років тому +1

      Morgan Freeman
      Oh Morgan, you are here !

  • @rebekahdelibro9015
    @rebekahdelibro9015 9 років тому +13

    Loved this so much!!! Where can I find more videos about Italy and these two meraviglioso gentiluomo?!

  • @user-vg2fm7zy4s
    @user-vg2fm7zy4s 6 років тому +6

    The chemistry between these two is wonderful~
    As is their knowledge, the manner which they discuss and share it, and most distinctly to me, their personalities!
    Haha, like when they finished tapeing their joyride in the Ferrari 🤣 both of their own responses was just so funny and so ummm reflective I guess sort of, of their personalities (or maybe more accurately how I’ve been perceiving their personalities 😅)
    Nevertheless, it’s all just, wonderful!
    ~~~~

  • @lydiarowe491
    @lydiarowe491 Рік тому +1

    These two are a beautiful blending of art and food.. discovering to share in such a magical way..
    to be reminded of how rich in history Italy is.

  • @teowiz4210
    @teowiz4210 4 роки тому +8

    what's the main skill of italians? to know what's best in life and perfect it thru the centuries.

  • @bobwheldon4824
    @bobwheldon4824 9 років тому +1

    Wish I was on this trip

  • @absoluteart7262
    @absoluteart7262 6 років тому +1

    Terrific!

  • @zamahaeba
    @zamahaeba 9 років тому

    thanx ;)

  • @oceanofpleasure
    @oceanofpleasure 9 років тому +1

    heavenly heavenly

  • @minahatip8038
    @minahatip8038 6 років тому +2

    i really want to go to Italy

  • @aagler7
    @aagler7 5 років тому +1

    Sunday, December 23, 2018. So!!!, this video should be kept in the most important vaults, libraries of the Capital Cities of the World. Salut and my appreciation to these persons Chief Giorgio Locatelly and Andrew Graham-Dixon. I am your friend and friend of many.

  • @rajpalwindersmvdu
    @rajpalwindersmvdu 9 років тому +6

    Awesome video... enjoyed alot.. would definitely visit balonia in future :)

  • @anchovyundpraline3052
    @anchovyundpraline3052 7 років тому +1

    great passion for fiod and art from Bologna, and Andrew and Giorgio. Great music too! does anybody know the names of the music from this episode?

  • @FaxanaduJohn
    @FaxanaduJohn 7 років тому

    That wiz awesum

  • @Citizen_X.
    @Citizen_X. 6 років тому +6

    Great documentary. Just started watching it. Italy fascinates me. Thanks for not having modern Italian-Americans star in the show and act like they belong haha

    • @Citizen_X.
      @Citizen_X. 2 роки тому

      @Celto Loco Thanks for the recommendation friend. I will give it a look.

  • @jrjubach
    @jrjubach 7 років тому +1

    This is making me so hungry.

  • @sarahgray430
    @sarahgray430 6 років тому +1

    Watching this made me hungry. Sadly, the closest I'll ever get to going to Italy is hanging out on Preston Street. Ciao!

  • @kalebgregory6334
    @kalebgregory6334 8 років тому

    yumm

  • @moniquelee3623
    @moniquelee3623 7 місяців тому +1

    ''Who has done more for art and beauty and good food than Italy? Name one..'' Mario Andretti

  • @cabideddu
    @cabideddu 9 років тому

    This is my city, Bologna!

  • @greathey1234
    @greathey1234 9 років тому +6

    I think Giorgio is giving Andy some really strong hints, he puts his hands around him and speaks to him really passionately. Good for you Andrew!

    • @calistafalcontail
      @calistafalcontail 3 роки тому +3

      Thats just an italian thing and not everything is gay🙄

    • @greathey1234
      @greathey1234 2 роки тому +1

      @Celto Loco just a cover up, many old married people came out around this age

  • @Trac3ri
    @Trac3ri 8 років тому +21

    Was expecting Larry David to show up at 22:10

  • @BillionaireEmpire
    @BillionaireEmpire 9 років тому +2

    BOLAZIMOOOO!

  • @e.m8784
    @e.m8784 2 роки тому

    “For one time can I look intelligent and you like a peasant”! Original!!

    • @relocatetoItaly
      @relocatetoItaly 2 роки тому

      But true. Georgio is a peasant and now a rich one thanks to London. But it shows, his knowledge of the history of his own country is zero.

  • @celtoloco788
    @celtoloco788 Рік тому

    if you can post the new ones, the 2 part Roma special. Its great!

  • @LambentOrt
    @LambentOrt 7 років тому

    Awww.... they make such a cute couple!

  • @sam-fc9ky
    @sam-fc9ky 2 роки тому

    Much beauty : many illusions

  • @2write2sing2dance
    @2write2sing2dance 9 років тому +2

    Semolina flour = crispy effect in the fish and the other = stick to fish effect :D:D Its like mini fish and chips without the chips! I love food :D

  • @georginagonzalez9442
    @georginagonzalez9442 9 років тому +4

    me encanta la comida italiana pues mi nieta es italia y su abuela es italiana y son muy Buena familia I love family pucci

  • @reneemoreno8030
    @reneemoreno8030 Рік тому +1

    I have a coveted bottle of 1865 Balsamic Vinegar Tradicional from Modena. It has an incredible little bottle with a cork and Crest of the pope. I only open it with those who would appreciate its beauty.