The Dancing Tree is a journey through the various creatures, living and inanimate, of the forests of Rueglio, in Valchiusella. It is told to us by the timeless voice of a masca, the witch of Piedmontese folklore, who on the first Saturday of every month descends from Cimabossola to the valley to dance around her favorite tree.
Four hands, four eyes, and one mission: to prepare a soup with the products from the home garden. Silvia and Tiago engage in an intergenerational dialogue on the importance of caring for the earth, for food, and for one’s own health. This dialogue becomes a vital engine for getting to know each other, living together, dreaming, and laughing together. An immersion into a story that is the story of the world, where one learns from those who are older, asks questions to understand reality, and explains with patience and hope.
What does it mean to live in a mountain valley? What is the relationship between those who choose to move to a small village and those who were born and raised there, having learned habits and traditions unknown to the newcomers? My Name is Rueglio offers a glimpse into the human and cultural diversity that flows through the mountains, with the idea that we are all on a journey, like the river that runs through the valley, indifferent to differences.
A short and intense observational documentary on a decision-making process, offering a close and unfiltered look at the group. The very act of creating a film becomes the film itself, capturing the dynamics, tensions, and connections that emerge in real time.
A poetic and visual reflection on privilege and responsibility, this short documentary offers glimpses of what we are fortunate to enjoy and the actions we must take for the world. A series of postcards that invite the viewer to appreciate, reflect, and act.
As biodiversity declines and the climate crisis intensifies, this documentary explores the parallels between environmental loss and the stages of grief experienced when losing a loved one. A reflection on mourning, responsibility, and hope in the face of a changing world.