star_rose 0 Posted July 14, 2008 Did anybody see in the last scenes of Nemesis, when the Enterprise was been repaired, that in the background there is Italy instead of France? Picard should be a French man, not an Italian one... I appreciated this scene, because I am Italian, but I don't know the reason of it... Perhaps is it due to the presence of Italian writers or producers in the Star Trek series? does anybody know the answer? thank you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrPsychic 1 Posted July 14, 2008 Uhh, I think Italy might have been there simply cause the starbase was over Italy.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethlehem 7 Posted July 15, 2008 Maybe because Italy is better? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrPsychic 1 Posted July 15, 2008 The thing is that I highly doubt they cared what country was appearing behind the ship. You were to be focusing on the Enterprise-E. Another thing is that Star Trek isn't that good when it comes to maps, I mean, it showed Australia, yet no New Zealand in First Contact. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
star_rose 0 Posted July 15, 2008 I don't believe that they didn't care which country was in the background. I think that they wanted to put Europe in the background, because Picard is French, but in the scene it is visible only Italy... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
He Who Shall Not Be Named 2 Posted July 15, 2008 (edited) They probably figured we got enough Earth shots in all those times in TOS they went back there. Edited July 15, 2008 by Lt. Van Roy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishfire 2 Posted July 20, 2008 (edited) I bet they chose Italy on purpose. Saying "Ha ha! We're giving you the boot!" Edited July 20, 2008 by Derek Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lady Britannia 0 Posted July 20, 2008 Italy has a very recognisable shape. So it's an easy way of conveying to the audience that they are in orbit of Earth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eratosthenes 0 Posted August 7, 2008 As long as earth was behind the spacedock, I don't think it mattered what was showing. I mean, it does orbit the planet and can't allways be over France. And as far as the whole New Zealand thing...it was probably a single person's job to draw up the cartography. Blame it on him/her! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
star_rose 0 Posted August 10, 2008 however, it is strange to see my country in an American movie... my Italian friends are happy to see our country, they think that it could be a sort of homage to us... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eratosthenes 0 Posted August 12, 2008 Well, of every country on the planet, Italy is the one I'd entrust my life to if it came down to a contest of amazing food. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KIMIMELA 1 Posted August 12, 2008 I never even noticed! Well, it's been that long since I watched it. I have it on VHS but my VHS player in my TV has finally packed in. Might have to get my brother's TV from out of the attic. :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites