Down here in the heel of the boot — Puglia, Basilicata, the part of Italy the travel magazines forget exists — the red earth has a magnetic pull, the food is Italian but completely its own, and somewhere underneath the olive groves and the whitewashed trulli lives a barely-concealed tradition of paganism that the Catholic Church never quite managed to kill. Asia Argento pointed Bourdain here, Francis Ford Coppola fed him a five-course meal in a former Mussolini palace and admitted he’d rather not talk about The Godfather, a nonna steamrolled him with religious fervor when all he wanted was to talk about pasta, and somewhere in a darkened masseria, women in white dresses writhed on the floor to tambourines in a ritual that started as a spider-bite cure and ended as something far older and stranger than anyone had a name for. Shot on Panavision anamorphic lenses, inspired by Sergio Leone, and awarded an Emmy for its writing — this is the episode Bourdain called his most beautiful, and for once, he wasn’t being modest.
Subscribe here to discover all of Anthony Bourdain’s adventures and watch full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCffagYQTThJx4N55UKdr5ew?Sub_confirmation=1
Travel the globe with the legendary chef, author, and storyteller Anthony Bourdain as he uncovers the soul of a destination through its food, culture, and politics. Far more than just a cooking show, Parts Unknown dives deep into the corners of the world rarely seen on TV—eating with locals, exploring diverse culinary rituals, and asking the hard questions.
#AnthonyBourdain #PartsUnknown #TravelDocumentary
28 Comments
He is the best
Femme fatal 😢😢
"La belle dame sans merci (?); and yet you have to stand with love and life!
Cooking the octopus 😞😞😞
Awww…..watching this episode makes me happy and sad. Tony’s vulnerability and honesty takes hold of the viewer. You can’t help but to like this guy.
Tony was an original and perhaps one of the very best TV writers, I miss him deeply.
It's easy to blame Tony's death on a complicated relationship (I tried to believe it was suicide, but didn't sit right). On a separate note, when researching political elite and child s*x abuse, France came up a lot… no surprise today now that mainstream is waking up. But during this research I discovered that Tony was going back to his hotel room quite late (which aligns with the story that he'd been out eating/drinking solo, after declining dinner with friend/chef Eric Ripert) and saw the body of a young black boy being removed/taken from a US senator's room. Tony was spotted… and didn't see the light of day.
Been watching Bourdain lately and Interview With The Vampire just last night, the actor that played Daniel really nailed Bourdain if he based it on him.
Nice ep. I'm sure she was charming, though that is one ugly tattoo she has. Not a great sign honestly.
If he had never loved Asia, would he still be alive today? Did she drive him, an already tortured soul, to despair? He was quoted as saying in his last texts to her "you were reckless with my heart". I don't know the truth, but either way it is So very sad.
The Speedos being called a banana hammock. 😂😂😂 Us Aussies call them budgie smugglers.👍😂🦘
I spent the best 2 years of my life in Basilicata. The place is intoxicating, the characters are unique and mostly friendly. There’s a rawness to conversation a refreshing honesty, directness, and charm not easy to forget. The food is wonderful, the ladies outrageous in their Beauty, beguiling charming and ALIVE! There is a lot going on in these small towns. Great episode, Anthony Bourdain still sadly missed.
I always wondered what this part of Italy was like. People don't seem to talk about it. Now I know.
AB Negative. Is it a blood type? Theres positive parts
Her……..
didn't trust her … she manipulated him into a position where the only out he felt he had was out … she was the female version of a #metoo villian
I feel like im watching a thriller movie😮😢❤
I , like others understand why he fell for Asia Argento
She is on the edge
The way i assume he liked his life
Havent we all? Learned hard lessons in our life about people who live on the edge😢😮
Greatest ❤
Is that the cxxt that ripped him off for a few quid and slepped with other dude
Beware of BDP chicks guys…the tats are one of the red flags, but there are multiple
I can see why he fell for her La Dolce Vita charms. She is enchanting and mesmerising.
However, I think the sum of his creative parts were way bigger in the grand scheme of things. He was worth more.
Episode should be called Beginning of the End.
Wow, I've watched many episodes, but this one is very, very different. Intense in a way I can't really explain.
Beautiful, But you must have ying and yang in a relationship. That is not that. RIP Tony
Great episode bud It’s a hard watch and I don’t mean the budgie smugglers. Lessons to be learnt there with all femme fatale
He was an esthetic. ❤💔
Yes, this is dark.
Having money reveals your spirit…
Zij is zijn vertaalster.