Siena: The Heart of Tuscany

Please note:
The live stream of this event will begin at approximately 6:30pm following the screening

Siena: The Heart of Tuscany

Screening of
Tuscany Beyond Expectations
(Italy, 2020, 27 min.)
In ENGLISH

Directed by
Brian Gendece

What happens when an American (Brian) is invited by a complete stranger in Italy (Roberto) to discover Tuscany without preconceptions? Join us on a journey through a Tuscany that few have seen. From lush landscapes to off-the-beaten-path discoveries, you will meet the people, hear their intimate stories, learn their traditions and revel in the spirit of the people who live there.

Followed by a roundtable inspired by the Metropolitan Museum exhibit Siena: The Rise of Painting. This conversation explores the past and present of Siena. What can we take from the past to help us shape the future? How can thoughtful tourism have a positive impact on present-day Tuscany?

Featuring:

Roberto Bechi (Siena-based Tour Guide)
Sienese Society and Culture in the 14th century and today

Eugenio Refini (NYU Professor of Italian Studies)
Visible Speech: Medieval Siena between Words and Images

Roberto Guiggiani (Professor of Tourism Sciences, Fondazione Campus)
The Impact of Tourism: Changes over Time

Patricia Camerota (Social Media Manager and Consultant)
Studying Abroad in Siena as an American

Brian Gendece (Director and Co-Producer)
“Tuscany Beyond Expectations”: Are you a Tourist or a Traveler?

Moderated by
Jane Tylus (Yale University)

In ENGLISH