Tony De Bolfo in intense conversation with Tass Panaretto after

...the screening of ‘From Italy to Australia’ (Migrant Film - 1924).

Tass derives from the town of Potamos on Kythera. It turned out that Tony and Tass knew many uncles and relatives from each family, who were either aquaintances or rivals from shop-keeping days.

This was the first screening specifically for a Greek audience.

More than 350 Hellenes and Philhellenes attended the screening.

‘Dall’Italia All’Australia’, literally meaning ‘From Italy to Australia’ is a silent film shot by Italian Film Director Angelo Drovetti in 1924, that chronicles the voyage of the Regina d’Italia (Queen of Italy) - one of three passenger ships first built for the Lloyd Sabaudo Line at the turn of last century.
See previous MESSAGE for additional information.

The film was discovered by Melbourne journalist and writer, Tony De Bolfo, during research for his book ‘In Search of Kings’ that chronicles another passenger ship from the same line called ‘Il Re d’Italia’, (The King of Italy) - 1927.

Tony was determined to deliver ‘Dall’Italia All’Australia’ to an Australian audience based on the belief that the film not only commanded enormous Australian historical value, but that it would resonate with the many Australians who have empathy for the courage of migrants and who share the excitement in being part of a most unique event.

Date: Tuesday 26 May

Time: 7.30pm for 8pm

Venue: The Factory Theatre
105 Victoria Rd, Marrickville