Choc-tops and Cassata - Teaser

The Secret Life of Language by School of Languages and Linguistics - The University of Melbourne

Episode notes

Santo Cilauro joins University of Melbourne Italian and Screen Studies scholars Elisabetta Ferrari and Mark Nicholls to explore the role Italian migrants played in keeping Melbourne’s cinema culture alive. Featuring prominent guests who helped to shape the scene, join us for a fun filled journey back to the golden era of cinema in Melbourne.

Choc Tops and Cassata a new series, part of The Secret Life of Language Podcast. Coming mid-July 2025!

The Secret Life of Language is a podcast series from the studios of the University of Melbourne's School of Languages and Linguistics.

Keywords
University of Melbournehistorycultural identityschool of languages and linguisticsElisabetta FerrariMark NichollsChoc-topsChoc TopsChoc-tops and CassataCassataMelbourne CinemaItalian MigrationItalian Migration to Melbourne ComedyItalian cinemaItalian moviesGus BergerJan SardiAntonio ZeccolaCarlo ZeccolaGiovanni ZeccolaPalace CinemasWorking DogWorking Dog ProductionsAlice GarnerSanto Cilauro