TV Film "Nata per te" Tells True Story of Single Gay Father
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Tonight, a new TV film called "Nata per te" ("Born for You") airs in Italy on Canale 5. It starts in prime time on August 25.
The film is based on a true story about Luca Trapanese, a single gay man from Italy. Luca wanted very much to become a father, so he decided to adopt a child.
Luca adopted a little girl named Alba. In interviews about the film, Luca has described their family as a traditional family, saying that what matters most is love at its center.
According to the summary, Luca did everything he could to make the adoption happen. The film follows his journey and shows the real story behind his relationship with Alba.
The story has attracted attention because it challenges some common ideas about what a family looks like. Luca's message is that love, not the structure of a family, is what makes it real.
The TV film will be shown to a wide audience tonight, giving viewers a chance to see how Luca's determination led him to become a father through adoption.
Vocabulary6 words
- prime time
- the evening hours when the most people watch TV
- single
- not married; without a partner
- gay
- a man who is attracted to other men
- adopt
- to legally become the parent of a child who was not born to you
- traditional family
- a family type that people usually think of as normal, with parents and children
- determination
- strong effort to do something despite difficulty
Quiz
Answer key
1. A true story about a single gay man who adopts a daughter 2. As a traditional family because love is at the center 3. August 25, in prime time
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
Tonight, a new TV film called _____ ("Born for You") airs in Italy on _____. It starts in _____ on August 25.
The film is based on a true story about Luca Trapanese, a _____ gay man from Italy. Luca wanted very much to become a father, so he decided to _____ a child.
Luca adopted a little girl named Alba. In interviews about the film, Luca has described their family as a _____, saying that what matters most is love at its center.
According to the summary, Luca did everything he could to make the _____ happen. The film follows his journey and shows the real story behind his relationship with Alba.
The story has attracted attention because it challenges some common ideas about what a family looks like. Luca's message is that love, not the structure of a family, is what makes it _____.
Discussion questions
- What do you think makes a family "traditional"?
- Why might Luca's story be important for other single or gay parents?
- Do you think TV films based on true stories help people understand real-life issues better? Why or why not?
- What qualities do you think are important for someone who wants to adopt a child?