• Pop Culture
    • Movies
    • Television
    • Comic Books
    • Video Games
    • Toys & Collectibles
  • Features
    • News
    • Reviews
    • Articles and Opinions
    • Interviews
    • Exclusives
    • Flickering Myth Films
    • FMTV
  • About
    • About Flickering Myth
    • Write for Flickering Myth
    • Advertise on Flickering Myth
  • Socials
    • Facebook
    • YouTube
    • Bluesky
    • Instagram
    • Flipboard
    • Linktree
    • X
  • Terms
    • Terms of Use
    • Privacy Policy

Flickering Myth

Geek Culture | Movies, TV, Comic Books & Video Games

  • News
  • Reviews
  • Articles & Opinions
  • Write for Us
  • The Baby in the Basket

DVD Review – A Sicilian Dream (2015)

November 13, 2015 by Robert W Monk

A Sicilian Dream, 2015.

Written and Directed by Philip Walsh.
Featuring Francesco da Mosto and Alain de Cadanet.

SYNOPSIS:

Documentary tracing the history of the legendary Sicilian motor race, the Targa Florio.

The beautiful island of Sicily has many things to be proud of; the history, the weather, the food. Another aspect of Sicily possibly less well know that makes up a significant part of its history is the Targa Florio, the longest running road motor race in the world. Taking place between 1906 to 1977, the race brought the whole Italian island together in a celebration of competition and speed.

This energetic and exuberant documentary explores the history of the event. Presented by the passionate and engaging pair of the travel presenter and writer Francesco da Mosto and ex-motor racer and presenter Alain de Cadanet, the film mixes interviews and theatrical reconstructions to highlight the full history of the event.

da Mosto uncovers the roots (and indeed the routes) of the Targa and the importance it held for its founders the Florio family.  Bringing in an infectious charm and excitement for his subject, da Mosto keeps the film away from overly-laddish Men and Motors style programmes.

At its best, the film highlights what a shock the new sport of motor racing must have been in and around Sicily in the early 20th Century. The contrast between the traditional (occasionally clichéd) scene of native youths relaxing on a sun drenched field and the roar of the motor car brings out just what a world changing experience it must have been. The dangers of this new event are also well documented. Inhabitants of remote villages simply weren’t used to seeing cars whizz past at 60mph. There were many fatalities, with the rules and organisation of the race being somewhat negligent at the outset.

Interviews with people who had connections to the Florio family also complement an intriguing look at how a motor racing event brought Sicily at the forefront of motoring excess.

Real fans of motor-sport will enjoy the scenes involving de Cadanet and da Mosto firing round the Sicilian roads in vintage cars, showing off the some of the angles that the original competitors would have witnessed.

Flickering Myth Rating – Film: ★ ★ / Movie: ★ ★ ★

Robert W Monk is a freelance journalist and film writer.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PL18yMRIfoszEaHYNDTy5C-cH9Oa2gN5ng&v=qXJL6jGfZhg

Originally published November 13, 2015. Updated April 14, 2018.

Filed Under: Movies, Robert W Monk Tagged With: A Sicilian Dream, Alain de Cadanet, Francesco da Mosto, Targa Florio

FMTV – Watch Our Latest Video Here

YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE:

A Better Tomorrow: Why Superman & Lois is among the best representations of the Man of Steel

Ten Great 80s Movie Stars Who Disappeared

Must-See Modern Horror Movies You Might Have Missed

The Queens of the B-Movie

Crazy Cult 90s Horror Movies You May Have Missed

Ten Unmade Film Masterpieces

10 Crazy Cult Horror Movies You Need To See

10 Great Forgotten Gems of the 1980s You Need To See

Hasbro’s G.I. Joe Classified Series: A Real American Hero Reimagined

Elvira: Mistress of the Dark Revisited: The Birth of a Horror Icon

WATCH OUR MOVIE NOW FOR FREE ON PRIME VIDEO!

Top Stories:

2025 BFI London Film Festival Review – No Other Choice

Movie Review – Frankenstein (2025)

Slow Horses Season 5 Episode 4 Review – ‘Missiles’

Movie Review – Good Fortune (2025)

Movie Review – Black Phone 2 (2025)

Comic Book Review – Star Trek: Picard Omnibus

Movie Review – Ballad of a Small Player (2025)

10 Must-See Horror Movies Guaranteed to Make You Squirm

Movie Review – Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein (2025)

The Top 10 Star Trek: The Next Generation Episodes

STREAM FREE ON PRIME VIDEO!

FEATURED POSTS:

7 Sci-Fi Horror Movie Hidden Gems You Have To See

Are we about to see The Rocknaissance?

Underrated Movies from the Masters of Action Cinema

The Best Milla Jovovich Movies Beyond Resident Evil

Our Partners

  • Pop Culture
    • Movies
    • Television
    • Comic Books
    • Video Games
    • Toys & Collectibles
  • Features
    • News
    • Reviews
    • Articles and Opinions
    • Interviews
    • Exclusives
    • Flickering Myth Films
    • FMTV
  • About
    • About Flickering Myth
    • Write for Flickering Myth
    • Advertise on Flickering Myth
  • Socials
    • Facebook
    • YouTube
    • Bluesky
    • Instagram
    • Flipboard
    • Linktree
    • X
  • Terms
    • Terms of Use
    • Privacy Policy

© Flickering Myth Limited. All rights reserved. The reproduction, modification, distribution, or republication of the content without permission is strictly prohibited. Movie titles, images, etc. are registered trademarks / copyright their respective rights holders. Read our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. If you can read this, you don't need glasses.


 

Flickering MythLogo Header Menu
  • News
  • Reviews
  • Articles and Opinions
  • Write for Flickering Myth
  • About Flickering Myth
  • The Baby in the Basket