Farhana Gani

Sep 6, 2024 | bookanista.com | Mark Reynolds |Farhana Gani

Lights, camera, action! The 68th BFI London Film Festival is set to dazzle audiences for twelve days in October. From Steve McQueen’s Blitz to French auteur-provocateur François Ozon’s latest, to animated marvel Flow, the festival promises a cinematic feast spanning genres, generations, original features and literary adaptations in a rich tapestry of storytelling, showcasing celebrated superstars and emerging talents across the world.

Aug 15, 2024 | bookanista.com | Farhana Gani

In 1696 a baby was posted through the wall of the Ospedale della Pietà, an orphanage in Venice. She was named Anna Maria della Pietà and become one of the greatest violinists of the eighteenth century. Her teacher was Antonio Vivaldi…YET THIS EXTRAORDINARY MUSICIAN remains largely unknown today. Numerous historical records exist – she dazzled Catherine the Great, won acclaim from the elite and critics alike, and even inspired Rousseau and Casanova. Vivaldi himself owed much of his success to her.