Palio

• PALIO  is a richly illustrated celebration of the legendary horse race which has united the people of Siena for centuries. Showcasing never before seen imagery from specially commissioned photography, together with epic film stills and rare archival images, PALIO  is Italy in microcosm.
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  This authoritative volume explains not only the civic ritualism and rich symbolism of this extraordinary event, but how 'the game'is played both on and off the racetrack. For the 'assassin' jockeys and the passionate Sienese - il Palio e vita - the Palio is life.
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  PALIO is the official publication launched in conjunction with the release of award-winning film, PALIO , directed by Cosima Spender, written by John Hunt and Cosima Spender, and produced by John Hunt and James Gay-Rees.

A compelling tale of Italian community, machismo, bribery and ambition. - Financial Times


The Greatest Story Never Told


PALIO is a richly illustrated celebration of the legendary horse race which has united the people of Siena for centuries. Showcasing never before seen imagery from specially commissioned photography, together with epic film stills and rare archival images, PALIO  is Italy in microcosm.


This authoritative volume explains not only the civic ritualism and rich symbolism of this extraordinary event, but how the game is played both on and off the racetrack. For the assassin jockeys and the passionate Sienese - il Palio e vita - the Palio is life.


PALIO is the official publication launched in conjunction with the release of award-winning film, PALIO, directed by Cosima Spender, written by John Hunt and Cosima Spender, and produced by John Hunt and James Gay-Rees.


The film version of Palio is available on iTunes worldwide. The US theatrical release may be seen in theaters in:
Beverly Hills, Chicago, Claremont, Cleveland, Encino, Hanover, Lake Worth, Los Angeles, New York City, Pasadena, and Seattle.


Contents:

The Palio; Foreword; Introduction; An 800-Year Old Race; The Contrade; The Drappellone; The Festival of the Palio; Countdown to the Race; The Day of the Race; Horses and Jockeys; Palio-inspired Culture; Facts and Figures.