‘From the Vine’ transports viewers to the vineyards of Acerenza

By Susanna Burchielli / Laura Egan
Community contribution / 2 years, 10 months ago

The Canadian drama film ‘From the Vine’ takes viewers on a journey to Acerenza, a majestic Lucanian village perched on a hill in the southern Italian region of Basilicata.

Joe Pantoliano (right) with Marco Leonardi in a scene from the film. (Photo supplied)

Now screening in Australian cinemas, it is fresh from a successful season in New Zealand, where it made the top ...

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‘From the Vine’ transports viewers to the vineyards of Acerenza

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