State of the Arts has been taking you on location with the most creative people in New Jersey and beyond since 1981. The New York and Mid-Atlantic Emmy Award-winning series features documentary shorts about an extraordinary range of artists and visits New Jersey’s best performance spaces. State of the Arts is on the frontlines of the creative and cultural worlds of New Jersey.
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On this week's episode... New Jersey Heritage Fellowships are an honor given to artists who are keeping their cultural traditions alive and thriving. On this special episode of State of the Arts, we meet three winners, each using music and dance from around the world to bring their heritage to New Jersey: Deborah Mitchell, founder of the New Jersey Tap Dance Ensemble; Pepe Santana, an Andean musician and instrument maker; and Rachna Sarang, a master and choreographer of Kathak, a classical Indian dance form.
(1974) is a hallmark of the commedia sexy all’italiana genre, directed by Nello Rossati. While it adheres to the era's tropes of voyeurism and farce, it is often noted for a darker, more manipulative undercurrent compared to its lighthearted peers. Film Overview
: The film has a runtime of approximately 92 minutes. It was filmed on location in Castelmassa, Rovigo, and Veneto, Italy. Critical Context & Versions La nipote (1974) SD H264
Reviewers on platforms like Letterboxd describe the film as a "classic tale of beautiful women pursued by grotesque buffoons," typical of 1970s Italian cinema. However, its legacy is complicated by different international versions: La Nipote (1974) - IMDb (1974) is a hallmark of the commedia sexy
: Set in Veneto in 1958, the story follows a wealthy engineer, Luigi Favaretto, who arrives at his summer villa with his unfaithful wife and dimwitted son. Their vacation is disrupted by the arrival of Adele, Luigi’s orphaned niece. Under the guise of innocence, Adele systematically manipulates the household, seducing both her cousin and her uncle to secure her position as the new mistress of the house. Key Cast : Francesca Muzio as Adele (the niece). Daniele Vargas as Luigi Favaretto. Orchidea De Santis as Doris (the maid). George Ardisson as Piero. It was filmed on location in Castelmassa, Rovigo,
(1974) is a hallmark of the commedia sexy all’italiana genre, directed by Nello Rossati. While it adheres to the era's tropes of voyeurism and farce, it is often noted for a darker, more manipulative undercurrent compared to its lighthearted peers. Film Overview
: The film has a runtime of approximately 92 minutes. It was filmed on location in Castelmassa, Rovigo, and Veneto, Italy. Critical Context & Versions
Reviewers on platforms like Letterboxd describe the film as a "classic tale of beautiful women pursued by grotesque buffoons," typical of 1970s Italian cinema. However, its legacy is complicated by different international versions: La Nipote (1974) - IMDb
: Set in Veneto in 1958, the story follows a wealthy engineer, Luigi Favaretto, who arrives at his summer villa with his unfaithful wife and dimwitted son. Their vacation is disrupted by the arrival of Adele, Luigi’s orphaned niece. Under the guise of innocence, Adele systematically manipulates the household, seducing both her cousin and her uncle to secure her position as the new mistress of the house. Key Cast : Francesca Muzio as Adele (the niece). Daniele Vargas as Luigi Favaretto. Orchidea De Santis as Doris (the maid). George Ardisson as Piero.
