Following Italy’s challenges with Covid-19, Belmond has announced the reopening of their 6 properties from Venice to Portofino with a short film by director Francesco Carrozzini. The film, which is romantic, nostalgic, and entirely captivating, enlivens our senses and makes us dream of our next escape to Italy.
The film commissioned by Belmond is appropriately titled ‘My Love Letter to Italy’. In a press release, parent organization LVMH states “[Carrozzini] presents a passionate and personal account of his native land, showcasing its splendor and people.” To commemorate the reopening after months of closure, Belmond felt Carrozzini was a perfect choice to write, direct, and nararate a story that epitomizes Italy’s charms. The director’s career includes works such as, music videos for Jay-Z and Beyoncé.
The captivating film, which can be viewed below, is a perfect picture of the best of the Italian peninsula. Carrozzini’s love for his home country comes to life in 92 seconds of nostalgia and splendor. From cuisine to views, hospitality to generosity, sea to hills, the director captures the beauty of Italy’s landscape and the warm hearts of its people in a film that feels more like a memory.
“The Italian director lovingly captures those simple moments of day-to-day life he misses most whenever he’s away from Italy for too long.“
Featured image credit: © Belmond provided courtesy of LVMH
