12/01/2026
Savoca is the most famous filming location from The Godfather, where Michael Corleone meets Apollonia. Coppola used the local population as extras and many of these locals still live in the village and share their stories with visitors.
This gentleman was playing his guitar in front of the building where the lady who played Apollonia's mother, Signora Vincenza lives.
Is he her husband? Does he work at the wonderful bakery below Signora Vincenza's apartment? It remains unknown, but his genuine, witty smile and the unique way he played his guitar stayed with me long after our trip.
Sicily, 2025. September