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The Last Victory

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Film

The Last Victory

Additional information

Year

2004

Size/Type

UK Quad (30" x 40") Single Sided

Country of Origin

UK / British

Condition

Very Fine plus / Originally Rolled (as issued)

Director

John Appel

Actor/Actress

Alma Savini, Camilla Marzucchi, Egidio Mecacci, Paolo Rossi, Roberto Papei

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“The curious title refers to the last time the district of Civetta won the Palio in 1979. Il Palio is distinctive because the jockeys do not represent the 17 districts of the Siennese region – the horses do. This film trains its eye on the Civetta community, desperate for a win in the race after a drought of over 20 years”

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John Appel’s excellent and entertaining docu-drama based upon the annual horserace called the ‘Palio’ held in the city’s center piazza (Piazza del Campo) in Siena, Italy. A very limited cinema release in ‘art-house’ & ‘independent’ theatres meant the posters for this enjoyable film are in extremely short supply, which is a shame as the design and production quality is of a very high standard. The imagery (and it’s not often I speak positively about a single image photographic film poster) is excellent, very colourful with genuine warmth and passion; the spirit of the ‘palio’ is truly embodied in it. The original UK quad film poster offered here is from first year of release 2004 and as it was originally rolled (as issued) it looks and presents to very good effect…A very rare find, this scarce, exceptional looking piece represents very collectable & desirable movie memorabilia.

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Film Description

The Last Victory Movie Poster

“The Honour..The Passion..The Glory”

The Last Victory may appear to be a story film, but in truth it is a documentary – in other words the story within the film is true and untampered. That fact makes the film even more entertaining, especially to those who love Italy and the traditions about which the casual visitor knows too little.

In Siena there is an annual horserace called the ‘Palio’ in the city’s center piazza (Piazza del Campo). The event dates back to medieval times and represents the theme of solidarity of the seventeen various neighborhoods (contrada) of Siena, each of which has a symbol and a coat of arms with accompanying flags and regalia. The Last Victory follows one of these contrada – Civetta – as its closely bonded families prepare for the Palio. They wear the colors, they set up long tables of food, and they raise money to compete in the race. A few days before the Palio each contrada wins a horse through what seems like a lottery and that horse is praised by the populace, a jockey is chosen and the race begins.

The tender part of this ritual is supported by the fact that director John Appel has selected members of Civetta – Egidio Mecacci, Paolo Rossi, Alma Savini and others – and follows their moods and exceitement and preparation for the big event. The 92 year old Egidio is perhaps the most charismatic as he relates the sad history that that the Civetta has not won the race since 1979 and all hopes ‘ride’ on the beautiful horse that is assigned to them. The preparations are intense: the piazza is ringed with dirt over the stones to create a running track, the horse is groomed, and the members of the neighborhood gather and sing and eat in hopes they will win the Palio. The ending of the race is best left for the viewer to see, but in the course of just over a minute the race is complete and the impact the results have on the Civetta are telling.

Appel and his crew have captured the essence of an important Sienese tradition and this little quiet film shares insights into the Italian sense of camaradiere and familia that is all too rarely seen today. The film is touching and worth viewing – for education and for entertainment well presented as a documentary.

 

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