Franco Bovo

Passion play and the Po river in Envie

Bovo Franco is born in 1943. 
He is a retired metal worker at FIAT car industy and an actor in the Passion play of Envie.
In the interview, Franco Bovo outlines the history of this play, tracing it back to the Passion of Ravello, a sixteenth century play. By doing this, he explains the identitarian and educational value of this piece for the community of Envie. He, moreover, explains the character of Judas, whom he performs.
In the second part of the interview, Franco Bovo speaks of the Po river and its link with the community of Envie. He tells some memories of the Fiat workers and expresses his attachment to his native Alpine community. 

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Geographic information

Country: IT

Region: Piemonte

City: Envie

District: CN

Altitude: 327m s.l.m.

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Franco Bovo

Year: 1943
City: Revello
Profession: Worker (manual labour)
Languages: Italiano

Document by: Michele F. Fontefrancesco
Video by: Piercarlo Grimaldi

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