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2017, documentary, 15', Language: Italian
The film features poetic observations of an Italian mountain village, which allow the viewer to enter another time zone. A place where the repetitive approach of time is influenced by the magnificence of the environment. There is nothing more expected than what exists, which creates a kind of meditative cycle of time, pace and actions.
The viewer is presented with the real-time rhythm of smoke rising from a chimney or sheep grazing in a field. There is an inherent value in taking the time to observe such moments, a sentiment I aimed to convey, as I often need to remind myself to pause and reflect. This approach results in a visual depiction of these still, documented scenes, while the accompanying audio reflects a world shaped by my own perception. The characters were intentionally designed to embody a sense of repetition, as though they were part of a still life. The central narrative of the film is encapsulated in the line: “Why not be like the mountains? Vast, content, and in their place.” For me, this conveys a sense of freedom, an acceptance of not desiring more, which I echo throughout the film. “They are destined to gaze upon the same scene forever, with nothing else to anticipate."
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