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A Day in Genoa 1913
"A 1913 travelogue presenting Genoa through three contrasting scenes—its bustling port, monumental cemetery, and aristocratic villa gardens—highlighting the city’s commercial activity, commemorative traditions, and architectural heritage."
Overview
Une Journée d’Escale à Gênes (A Day in Genoa) is a 1913 short travelogue produced by Pathé that presents three contrasting scenes from the city of Genoa. The film begins at the port, between Piazza Raibetta and the commercial district near Palazzo San Giorgio, portraying the city’s active maritime and economic life. It then shifts to the monumental Staglieno Cemetery, offering a contemplative view of Genoa’s funerary architecture and cultural relationship with death. The final segment features t