Episode 56: The Genius of a Place with Sarah Marder

Hosts Sara and Jessica discuss the weekend riots in Rome, and George Clooney finally opens up about his evening with Silvio Berlusconi. Then we speak to filmmaker Sarah Marder about her documentary “The Genius of a Place” about the town of Cortona and the concept of sustainable development.

Eye on Italy News Stories:

Global “Day of Rage” peaceful, except in Rome [Christian Science Monitor]; Peaceful Protest Dissolves into Riots in Rome [Italy Magazine] George Clooney on his “Astonishing Evening” with Silvio Berlusconi [TIME Magazine]

Special Guest

Sarah Marder grew up on a farm in Kansas, and she’s a corporate-manager-turned-filmmaker who has lived in Italy since 1988. Since 2008, she’s been working on the documentary about which we’re going to chat today – “The Genius of a Place,” about sustainable development as seen through the lens of Cortona in Tuscany.

The Genius of a Place official website The Genius of a Place IndieGoGo Project The Genius of a Place on Facebook The Genius of a Place on YouTube Sarah Marder on Twitter

Eye on Italy Angolo d’Italiano:

moderno/moderna

modern – una citta’ moderna

Eye on Italy Picks of the Week:

Sara: Earworm learning language apps Jessica: “In season” chart for fruits & veggies in Italy (via Christine of WhyGo France) Deal of the Week:New York-Milan from $659 round-trip in November See the WhyGo Italy travel deals page for the latest travel deals

Video of the week:

George Clooney’s interview with TIME Magazine