Venice Revealed special interest film on 2 disc DVD.

Venice, known to the Italians as La Serenissima, is unlike any other part of Italy reflecting the fact that it was a republic until the second half of the nineteenth century. Now, the award-winning author Peter Ackroyd is to publish his definitive work on Venice and this is the film of the book…a major celebration of one of the most important architectural wonders of the world and a city under threat.Following the huge success of London: the Biography Peter Ackroyd is applying the same technique to Venice and the result will be surprising. Well be uncovering the hidden city by supping the rhythms of the lagoon not only day but also by night. This renowned author famed for his work on great architects such as Wren and Hawksmoor looks at the architecture, art, music and theatre of Venice. He also explores the legacy of the 1966 flood, worries about the effect of climate change and explains the work of those who work today to ensure that Venice survives to see tomorrow.