Levels 3-4

• University
• High School
• Self Study

LISTENING AND COMPREHENSION

EF FILM STUDY PROGRAM:
Il postino & DVD

Patrizia La Trecchia

Rated PG, this 1994 award-winning film portrays the Chilean poet Pablo Neruda during a stay on an island off the coast of Italy and the local postman (Mario) who delivers his mail. Mario yearns to win the attention of Neruda because he secretly harbors a desire to become a poet as well. As Mario's efforts succeed and Neruda spends time and conversation with him, he begins to idolize the poet even more.

• This intermediate-level film study text covers seven, 15 to 20-minute sequences of the film.
• "Letture" are included for each sequence to enrich cultural knowledge.
• Comprehension, grammar and vocabulary exercises are extensively varied.
• Activities for class conversation starters
• 60 pages, soft cover, ISBN 978-0-9795031-8-4
• DVD available separately, Item # 383-POSTINO

The Edizioni Farinelli Film Study Program is the most systematic approach to learning Italian through film. Teachers can keep their curriculum fresh and interesting by introducing film as an excellent practice activity. University students and self-study learners build language skills through focused viewing of Italian film. Mature high school students on the preparatory track for standardized exams in Italian enjoy film while improving their knowledge of language and culture.