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In the spring of 1997, "Il Mulino" hosted Sandrine Holt for several months during the production
of the film "Il mio west".
This is because the idea of allocating this place to vacation.
Having explored the demand for the holidays in this place, in 2001 it was decided to serve him with a swimming pool, were subsequently made some modifications to make it cozy and improve services.
This is a brief description of the film, dating to that period.
"Garfagnana Western. The film of Pieraccioni in Campocatino.
The summer 1998 is also characterized by the landing of the world's largest cinema in Garfagnana.
Starting from the month of May and until mid-July, the beautiful glacial valley Campocatino the Municipality of Vagli di Sotto was the scene of the shooting of the film "My west" by director Giovanni Veronesi.
Of the major cast of actors that includes the Cominco Pieraccioni Leonardo, Harvey Keitel, Sandrine Holt, Alessia Marcuzzi. Strordinaria participation of rock star David Bowie.
Along with these big-name entertainers have also worked many extras Garfagnana, who lived an unforgettable experience to contribute to the creation of a film production.
The film, produced by Pacific Pictures and Cecchi Gori Group, was released in cinemas throughout Italy over the Christmas period. For the Garfagnana is an excellent promotional opportunity.
The magazines have written "The Garfagnana like Montana," emphasizing the beauty of the valley and its pristine environment, and essentially similar to the regions of North America. The images of the Apuan Alps, the village of Campocatino and Green Valley will in fact, thanks to the presence of foreign stars (the film was shot in English) around the world.
For the occasion in the field of Campocatino arose out of nowhere with a village western saloon, post office, blacksmith shop, general store and school.
The wooden structures once over the making of the film have been dismantled and moved elsewhere, and the area is summarized in a short time its original appearance.
There has been no lack of controversy among environmental groups, concerned to preserve the pristine environment of one of the most picturesque corners of the Garfagnana. -
Some tourists in Britain saw the fireflies, glow-worm,
commonplace for the people live in this area but to them unknown.
People asked information, and why they are lit up to "intermittent".
Little things, but they were a great experience. To tell. - Il Mulino on IL TIRRENO