Beautiful frame Season 6, Episode 4: Episode 4

Episode 1

Geppi Cucciari presents the people show that combines culture, art, and current affairs with irony and lightheartedness. Guests include award-winning director and actor Woody Allen with his new novel "What's Happening to Baum?"; the special appearance of Gianni Morandi; host Camila Raznovich, soon to be seen in the theater with the show "LoveLive"; actresses Brenda Lodigiani and Gianna Serra with a tribute to the comedic and creative talent of Stefano Benni; and a keen eye on current events with an interview with the young chef from Gaza, Renad Attallah. Also featured are Raphael Gualazzi, Paolo Fresu, Laura Marzardori, and Gianni Rivera with a tribute to La Scala del Calcio, the San Siro, before its demolition; Professor Piero Dorfles; and playwright and writer Roberto Mercadini. Dance will also be on the agenda with the performance "In Touch" by dancers Stefania Ballone and Gioacchino Starace. Meanwhile, cartoonist Silvia Ziche will be at the Lamp of "Splendida Cornice."

149 min

Episode 2

Geppi Cucciari presents the people show that combines culture, art, and current affairs with humor and lightheartedness. Guests include actors and comedians Virginia Raffaele and Aldo Baglio, stars of the film "Life Goes This Way," and bestselling author Dan Brown, with his new book, "The Last Secret." Journalist Giovanna Botteri and luxury real estate agent Gianluca Torre also appear in the studio. There will also be moments of comedy and reflection with Antonio Catania, Gigio Alberti, Bebo Storti, and Renato Sarti, celebrating the 40th anniversary of "Comedians."

149 min

Episode 3

Geppi Cucciari presents the people show that combines culture, art, and current affairs with humor and lightheartedness. Special guests for the episode include former tennis champions Adriano Panatta and Paolo Bertolucci. Also in the studio are actress and comedian Michela Giraud, host of the comedy show "Roast in Peace," TV host Giulia Innocenzi, and journalists Sigfrido Ranucci, Milena Gabanelli, and Lucia Goracci. Also featured are actor, director, and screenwriter Vincenzo Salemme and playwright and author Roberto Mercadini. Dance and music will also feature, with the performance "I'm on Fire" by dancers Arianna Lenti and Giulio Galimberti and the song "Nuntereggae più" by singer Syria.

151 min

Episode 5

Guests on this episode include Stefano Nazzi, a journalist and writer specializing in crime and legal reporting; author Paolo Nori with his new book; actors Carolina Crescentini and Filippo Nigro, stars of the series "Mrs. Playman," and author Barbara Alberti presenting her new work. International guests include British director, screenwriter, and activist Ken Loach. Also joining the show are journalists Giovanna Botteri from Rome; Marina Catucci from the Italian Cultural Institute in New York; and actors Marcello Cesena and Simona Garbarino, who are touring with a show celebrating the twentieth anniversary of their cult parody series "Sensualità a corte." Live performances will also be featured: music by Elio, accompanied by timekeeper Irene Cataldo; pianist Claudio Guarcello and jazz singer Minnie Minoprio; and dance with dancer Federico Fresi.

155 min

Episode 6

153 min

Episode 7

Guests on this episode include Carlo Verdone, joining from New York; Spike Lee, the Oscar-winning artist and one of the most recognized and influential voices in contemporary cinema. There will also be space for Pilar Fogliati and Milo Manara, artist and master of comics. Also featured are J-Ax, comedian Nathan Kiboba, and chess and boxing champions Nicolò Tiraboschi, a two-time world champion, and Thomas Pansino. Joining from Milan for Gallerie d'Italia are Silvia Foschi, head of the historical-artistic heritage and cultural activities of Intesa Sanpaolo, and Giordano Passarella, head restorer of Antonio Canova's "Colossal Horse." Live performances include a tribute to the great Ornella Vanoni with the song "Senza Paura," performed by Paola Folli, and a performance of "Short Stories" featuring dancers Fabiana Lonardo and Nicola Stasi, accompanied by Natalia Abbascià on the violin.

156 min

Episode 8

This episode's guests include Alberto Angela, one of Italy's most beloved popularizers, who will host the "Stanotte a Torino" event on Christmas Eve, Thursday, December 25th. He will also be on Splendida Cornice, live from Teulada, discussing his latest book, "Caesar: The Conquest of Eternity." From Sudan, Elena Giovanella, an anesthesiologist with Emergency, will be on the show. Also on the show are Andrea Malaguti from La Stampa and Nicolas Ballario, for the statue of Luciano Pavarotti from Pesaro. Also on the show are Benedetta Porcaroli, star of the film "The Kidnapping of Arabella," Francesca Inaudi, actress from the series "The Other Inspector," and Ottavia Piccolo, performer in the play "Matteotti - Anatomy of a Fascism." Also on the show is Fabio Giomi, a former Pam employee. Meanwhile, at the Splendida Cornice Lamp, illustrator and cartoonist Elena Mistrello.

156 min

Episode 9

154 min

Episode 10

Guests on this episode include Renzo Arbore, a revolutionary pillar of Italian entertainment; Pietro Sermonti, one of the stars of the second season of the series "Gigolo per caso – La sex guru"; Michele Riondino; and Zerocalcare, one of the most beloved authors and cartoonists in contemporary Italian history. Also featured are journalist and literary critic Piero Dorfles and cultural communicator Edoardo Prati. Musical performances are also included, with singer-songwriter Syria performing live, and actress and singer Silvia Annichiarico performing a special medley in tribute to Renzo Arbore. Dance will also be featured, with a performance dedicated to Josephine Baker, taken from the commemorative show marking the 50th anniversary of her death, created by choreographer Erika Rombaldoni and performed by dancers Mahelys Beautes, Marco Mantovani, Luigi Turetti, and Bryan Ramirez.

155 min

Episode 11

Guests on the episode include Anna Ferzetti, Marco D'Amore, Victoria Cabello, and singer-songwriter Roberto Vecchioni, who, during the episode, treats the audience to a musical performance accompanied by guitarist Massimo Germini. Also present are Italian Risk champion Andrea Forno, host and style coach Carla Gozzi, and musician and producer Trevor Horn, a key figure in the history of pop and rock music. There will also be live guests, including the Teatro La Fenice Orchestra, and live performances, including a performance of "Bolero" by dancer and choreographer Ahmad Joudeh.

155 min

Episode 12

Guests on the new episode include actor Edoardo Leo, director Massimiliano Bruno, journalist Giovanna Botteri, legendary coach and sports commentator Dan Peterson, and climatologist Luca Mercalli. Joining from New York are American writer and essayist Jonathan Safran Foer, and former basketball player Danilo Gallinari from Miami. Live performances by Neri per Caso, Giulia Mei with Edoardo Leo, and Grazia Di Michele will follow. Dance will also be on the agenda with dancer Saumya Kamble, performing "Belly Fusion" on the song "Khatam" by Mahan & Skipster.

152 min

Episode 13

In the new episode with Geppi Cucciari, three beloved figures from Italian cinema are featured: Alessandro Gassmann, Claudio Santamaria, and Miriam Leone. Also in the studio are director and screenwriter Maurizio Nichetti and sports journalist Pierluigi Pardo. Tala Albanna will be joining us from Ireland, and Michelle Amzalak from Jerusalem. The episode will be rounded out by American '80s disco singer Amii Stewart, who will give a special performance.

156 min

Episode 14

Geppi Cucciari's guests include Nino D'Angelo, a popular music icon; actor Giuseppe Battiston; and singer-songwriter Alberto Fortis, who will be the focus of a special performance with Geppi Cucciari of the song "Milano e Cortina." Also in the studio are actor and comedian Paolo Kessisoglu, Hungarian dancer and choreographer Susanna Egri, art historian and popularizer Jacopo Veneziani, and television host Gabriella Golia. Contemporary art expert Nicolas Ballario will be speaking from the Basilica Palladiana in Vicenza, discussing the exhibition "L'Olimpichetto. Il ritorno di un ambra" (The Olimpichetto. The Return of an Ambassador).

159 min

Episode 15

Guests on this new episode include Luca Argentero, Cristina Comencini, and Pietro Grasso. There's also room for Italy's most famous puppet, Topo Gigio. Also featured are the School of the State Mint, live from Rome, American actor and director John Turturro from New York, and actor and comedian Lillo, who will be calling in. There will also be live performances by Elio, performing the famous song "Faceva il palo" by Enzo Jannacci, and by Teatro alla Scala dancers Martina Arduino and Marco Agostino, along with singer Debora Cesti, performing the song "Kissing You" by Des'ree.

149 min

Episode 16

In the new episode of Geppi Cucciari: actor Fabrizio Gifuni and actress Ambra Angiolini, with a tribute to Dario Fo. Also in the studio are writer Barbara Alberti and musician Lino Patruno. Davide Iodice will also be live, while from Eboli, there will be an unusual encounter with Varenne, the legendary trotting champion. There will also be live performances of Bach's "Sonatas" by choreographer Virgilio Sieni and dancers Jari Boldrini, Maurizio Giunti, Andrea Palumbo, Giulia Mureddu, and Valentina Squarzoni.

149 min

Episode 17

A new episode of Geppi Cucciari's people show features a host of new guests: international star Susan Sarandon, a five-time Academy Award nominee and winner, joining us from New York; actress Matilda De Angelis; radio host Linus; and journalist Giovanna Botteri. Other guests include Italian Sign Language interpreter Zena Vanacore; singer Syria; and host Edoardo Camurri. Also appearing are 105-year-old Gianna Pratesi; and actors Davide Paniate, Gianni Cinelli, and Massimo De Lorenzo. Lillo Petrolo and Stefano Mancuso are also joining us from Rome, from the EUR lake; and from Ovindoli, for the Special Olympics, are Paride Vitale and Beatrice Tassone, a cartoonist and activist. Live performances are also available: Ditonellapiaga, along with host Geppi Cucciari, perform "Che fastidio!", while the Bambole di Pezza perform "Resta con me." Dancers Jari Boldrini, Maurizio Giunti, Andrea Palumbo, Giulia Mureddu, and Valentina Squarzoni also return, performing Bach's "Sonatas."

155 min

Episode 18

Guests on the new episode include Lorenzo Jovanotti, joining from Singapore, and Italian basketball legend Marco Belinelli, the first Italian player to win an NBA title. Actor Lino Guanciale and Rocco Papaleo also feature, performing "Fly Me to the Moon." Singer-songwriter Aleandro Baldi performs "Non Amarmi" with host Geppi Cucciari, while geologist Mario Tozzi also appears live. There will also be live performances with Geppi Cucciari, starring in a special performance of "L'ombelico del mondo," and with Teatro alla Scala principal dancers Virna Toppi and Nicola Del Freo, performing the ballet "Cupid and Psyche."

122 min

Episode 19

Guests on the episode include Milly Carlucci and The Jackal, a band comprised of Gianluca Colucci (Fru), Aurora Leone, Ciro Priello, and Martina Tinnirello. From the music world, Dargen D'Amico, British singer-songwriter Limahl, and the international trio L'Antidote, composed of Rami Khalifé, Bijan Chemirani, and Redi Hasa, are also present. Also present are writer Paolo Di Paolo, art historian Jacopo Veneziani, and Ettore Andenna, journalist and host of classic programs such as the unforgettable "Giochi senza Frontiere." Joining from London is Palestinian actor Motaz Malhees, one of the stars of "La voce di Hind Rajab," the film that won the Silver Lion at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival, but was excluded from the recent Oscar ceremony in Los Angeles because he was denied a U.S. visa.

148 min

Episode 20

Guests on this episode include Vittoria Puccini, the Gialappa's Band with Giorgio Gherarducci and Marco Santin, Isabella Ragonese and Corrado Fortuna, and journalists Massimo Giannini, Beppe Severgnini, and Lorenza Ghidini. Music is also on the agenda, with Noemi and Giuliano Palma paying homage to the great Gino Paoli. Visual art is also on the agenda, with journalist, critic, and popularizer Nicolas Ballario, and dance with Andrea Sarri, principal dancer at the Paris Opera.

151 min

Episode 21

Guests on the new episode include Patty Pravo, Elio, and Pierfrancesco Diliberto, aka Pif. Also in the studio are director Francesco Mandelli and Francesco Russo. Sabina Guzzanti, Dario Vergassola, and Paolo Hendel pay tribute to David Riondino, the recently deceased Florentine singer-songwriter, actor, and director. Dance will also be on display, with the legendary star of La Scala, Luciana Savignano, performing with dancers Sasha Riva and Simone Repele to the tune of Céline Dion's version of "L'Hymne à l'Amour."

155 min

Episode 22

Guests on the new episode include singer-songwriters Manuel Agnelli and Ermal Meta, who will perform "Felicità" and "Stella Stellina" alongside host Geppi Cucciari. Also in the studio are journalist and television critic Aldo Grasso, singer Francesco Salvi, and host Edoardo Camurri. Nicolas Ballario and Fabio Volo will be joining us from Milan's Torre Branca. Live performances will also include Korean breakdancer Issue Park and Italian-Nigerian singer-songwriter Wayloz.

155 min

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