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Palazzo Vecchio

Palazzo Vecchio

2018•50m
DocumentaryHistory

Palazzo Vecchio: a history of art and power. Directed by Piero Messina, through a clever movement of the narration between past and present, makes a real journey into the beauty of an ancient place that still retains its undisputed charm.

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Ballandi Arts

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IT

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