Monthly Archives: April 2010

‘La Juive’ at the Israeli New Opera

Posted on April 17, 2010 by admin

I doubt that the applause at the end of ‘La Juive’ can sound so strong and enthusiastic any place in the world but in Tel Aviv. The last act of this opera recovered from the 19th century repertoire of Grand … Continue reading →

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‘Glass’ at Litvak Gallery

Posted on April 17, 2010 by admin

A new art gallery opened in Tel Aviv in December, and news about the new exhibition ‘Glass – Trends in Contemporary Glass Sculpture’ started to make their way to the media. I visited yesterday the gallery and exhibition and it … Continue reading →

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it’s twilight time

Posted on April 16, 2010 by admin

It was twilight time in Herzlya, and Liliana directed me to take a few photos at the corner of our street. Here is one of them.

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Lucian Pintilie’s ‘Unforgettable Summer’

Posted on April 15, 2010 by admin

It is interesting to judge what place ‘O vara de neuitat’ (An Unforgettable Summer) plays in the too short cinematography of Lucian Pintilie and to speculate about why he had chosen to make this film in 1994, his second only … Continue reading →

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The Maltese Week /2 – Economy and Tourist Guides

Posted on April 14, 2010 by admin

It was not easy to prepare this trip. I usually try to read as much as I can from the Internet, and also buy at least one good tourist guide (green Michelin if possible) if not more than one. No … Continue reading →

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The Maltese Week /1 – First Impressions

Posted on April 13, 2010 by admin

Malta is a place one must go for a vacation. There are numerous things to visit and experience, and one week is barely enough to see the majority of them, as you will see from my stories to follow. There … Continue reading →

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Ashes and Movies – The Holocaust Films

Posted on April 11, 2010 by admin

As the Holocaust Memorial Day starts in Israel, I found in the weekend edition of Yediot Aharonot a list drawn by Yehuda Stav and Yehuda Nuriel of some the most important films dedicated to the Holocaust. It’s certainly a personal … Continue reading →

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Film: Xiang ri kui (Sunflower) – China, 2005

Posted on April 10, 2010 by admin

The key scene of this wonderful film about a father-son relationship happens towards the end. The father, a former painter whose life and career were crushed by the political troubles of the Cultural Revolution that China went through four decades … Continue reading →

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Romanian Easter Traditions in Rome

Posted on April 1, 2010 by admin

Rome in the week before Easter is full of tourists, many of whom came in the city for the Easter celebrations, and at the same time special cultural events are being organized supplementary to the traditional religious services and manifestations. … Continue reading →

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On the streets of Rome

Posted on April 1, 2010 by admin

Here are a few picturesque, funny, intriguing pictures I took today while strolling through Rome. It’s my second time in the Eternal city, and there is an advantage in getting back to a place you like. No need to run … Continue reading →

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