Italian stories
Association Culturelle
Who we are
Italian Stories is a non-profit cultural association dedicated to exploring the history of Italy through documentary film.
We started out wanting to tell stories about Italian history. Over time, we found ourselves asking a different question: How did the people who shaped that history look back on their own lives?
We are based in France, with supporters principally in the UK and Italy. We film on location, work closely with historians, and make our films freely available through festivals and cultural events. Italian Stories is run by a small Executive Committee.
Documentaries
Classic films
Great works of Italian cinema, each introduced by Italian Stories.
Our team
Paul Green
Treasurer & Secretary
Narrator & actor
Alex Cooper
Trustee
Historical consultant
Feride Izzet Onal
Trustee
Design consultant
Steve Norris
President
Writer & director
Follow us
We'd love you to follow our work. It costs nothing, and involves no meetings, no votes, no obligations — just a monthly note from Paul as each film develops, an early look at works in progress, and the chance to suggest subjects you'd like us to explore next.