01:46:11 - Feast of the Pancake in Alessandria, Italy. L/S of Alessandria nestling on the hillside. M/S of a castle (?). M/S of young children running and laughing. M/S of a line of chefs sifting maize flower, L/S of a large oven in the street,...
01:46:11 - Feast of the Pancake in Alessandria, Italy. L/S of Alessandria nestling on the hillside. M/S of a castle (?). M/S of young children running and laughing. M/S of a line of chefs sifting maize flower, L/S of a large oven in the street, M/S as the chefs stir the pancake mixture and poke the fire. Various shots as they get more flour and stir the mix. M/S as they pour the mixture out onto a big table. M/S of two children watching. L/S as the men flatten the huge pancake. L/S aerial view of crowds, M/S as they start to take bits from round the edges of the pancake and eat them.
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