Thursday, April 4, 2019 @6pm–7pm PDT. Sahara West Library, 9600 W Sahara Avenue, Las Vegas, Nevada 89117. The talk is part of the Discovering Italy Series offered through the Sahara West Library. Matera is a town in Basilicata in the arch of the boot of Italy.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Matera is famous for its remarkable “Sassi” neighborhoods carved out of stone and this year has been named European Capital of Culture. Come hear this ancient city’s unique story of survival and human achievement and see the evocative beauty that captivates film directors and attracts visitors from all over the world.