Last movements from an ancient world, 2’ (2015)

Plain gestures and voices: the embodied memory of an ancient world, almost disappeared.

Watch -> https://vimeo.com/118252067

Il tentativo di staccare l'anima, 8'35'' (2019)

Reflecting upon an old family photo album, Rosa uncovers fragments of a disappearing past. Memories that represent the remains of a lost rural world and its spiritual dimension, pervaded by the sacred beliefs of the oral tradition. This intimate confession runs alongside a polyphonic set of visuals and soundscapes, creating a biographical collage that is at once personal healing and historical memoir. Shot on different formats including Super 8, the film presents also archive material such as analog family movies and photo prints.

Trailer -> https://vimeo.com/35046503



Inside the ritual, 7’ (2015)

The family winemaking ritual used to mark a crucial passage in the seasonal cycle of Italian rural communities. Oscar still carries on this ancient tradition, and every September makes wine for his family.

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