L'Oro in Bocca - Le interviste | con Guido Beretta · Radio Belluno Podcast

Wu Ming 2 presenta a Belluno il suo nuovo libro. Con Chiara Sacchet.

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Who are the Wu Ming collective, and why do they use pseudonyms to write historical novels that aim to change the world?

The episode begins with an advertisement for Capital Windows and Doors, followed by host Guido Beretta welcoming guest Chiara Sacchet. They discuss the pre-planned nature of their chat, emphasizing harmony in preparation. The main topic is introduced as part of 'Open April', a month-long event organized by Casa dei Beni Comuni to foster openness during a time of societal closure. Chiara explains that 'Open April' includes various cultural activities like music, theater, and art projections. The conversation shifts to Wu Ming 2's book presentation, with Chiara detailing the Wu Ming collective—a group of Italian writers using pseudonyms who focus on historical novels to understand and change the world. She notes their avoidance of social media and decentralized promotion. The book 'Mensa Leri' is described as a historical novel set in a fictional village around a quarry, tracing industrial development from the 18th century to the present. Chiara highlights its reflection of real social-economic models, such as enlightened industrialists and worker struggles. She connects the novel to current issues, citing the Ex GKN factory occupation and its Working Class Literature Festival as examples of modern worker initiatives. The discussion touches on changing terminology around class and work, with Chiara sharing personal reflections on identity. Ecological themes are mentioned, including a subplot about butterfly disappearances linked to industrial loss. The episode concludes with reminders about the event schedule, including upcoming guests Lorenzo Bogo and Eric Kuel, and encouragement to attend Wu Ming 2's presentation.

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