"I hope you enjoy this artistic interpretation of Leonard Cohen's song, "Hallelujah".  It follows the story of David and Bathsheba from the Old Testament. It is set to the backdrop of my ancestor's town of Valguarnera, Sicily. It was filmed in The Mother Church where my great-grandparents were married in 1908. We used the "marble arch" (referenced in the song) of my great-grandmother's home. The town was so gracious in allowing us to film in the Casa Museo Caripa and providing wardrobe from centuries past and other historical landmarks including the Cemetary, the Floristella Mine where the horse named "Mafiosa" played a cameo role. Watch closely for little Giacomo Puccini who also makes an appearance at the end!

​Thank you Samuele Santuzzo of STUDIO 61 who was in charge of shooting and editing, the master director Alessandro Caiuli, Salvi Designs for styling and make-up artistry, Carlo Bellone for providing the famous balcony, and Casa Museo Caripa. I also wish to thank the people of Valguarnera for their hospitality and generous support of this project. ~Dawn Marie