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Enigmatico

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Enigmatico
1995, director: Patricia Fogliato, David Mortin

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Maristella Roca came to understand her Italian identity through writing. An excerpt from "Duct," a play written by her, is read as an illustration of Italian directness of expression. She believes that Italians celebrate the human spirit passionately.