I would like people to feel that they've understood something more about Siena than the usual Palio as seen by tourists. It is full of beauty, romance and tradition, but also power, schemes and bribery. It's Italy in a nutshell,… — Cosima Spender Copy Share Image
I grew up in Siena and was surrounded by the Palio, and all my friends at school were obsessed with it. But since my… — Cosima Spender Copy Share Image
I studied anthropology and art history, as I have always been captivated by living traditions. — Cosima Spender Copy Share Image
Documentaries are unpredictable. You never know what will turn up, and the drama occurs in real time. But if you listen to people, a… — Cosima Spender Copy Share Image
Paradoxically, in the field being a woman actually helps you: people often feel more comfortable talking to women, which is key in documentaries. — Cosima Spender Copy Share Image
The Palio is shrouded in mystery and secrecy, and the players can't discuss their devious schemes. — Cosima Spender Copy Share Image
If something I make succeeds, people say it was luck. But I don't just throw myself into the unknown. I research my subjects and… — Cosima Spender Copy Share Image
I would like people to feel that they've understood something more about Siena than the usual Palio as seen by tourists. It is full… — Cosima Spender Copy Share Image
