Being Italian, I've wanted to learn more about Italy. I've been wanting to visit Italy for quite a while now. From what I've heard and seen from pictures and movies, its a beautiful country. I would love to try the food and different life style of Italian culture.
I only know a little about Italy. One big thing is that it was a huge part of the Renaissance. Its one of te most famous countries to have classical paintings and artichecture from the Renaissance period. But because of that, it's not really known for anything modern. I learned in my Italian class that some parts of Italy are big manufacturers, making mostly cars and famous for fassion. I know only a little about modern day culture in Italy. I would like to learn more.
Italy is also known for its stereotypes. Italians have the stereotype of being loud and expressive, like waving their hands when they talk. They are also known to be very romantic and passionate.
I've only seen a few Italian films, both in Italian class. I've seen "Caterina in the Big City" and "The Bicycle Thief." "The Bicycle Thief" was made in the 40's, about a man who gets his bicycle stolen on the job. Being during a depression, he is desperate to find it or else he can't work. This movie was very realistic. It doesn't have the happy ending you would expect, instead the ending that could actually play out in reality.
