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Architecture and restauration |
 Sait Vincent at Volturno. Epiphany of a Monastery (i.c.)
by Flaviano Pizzardi, script Luisa Mazzetti, Art Direction and editing Claudia Tagliaferri, duration 22', 2007, production Pool Factory S.r.L. Soprintendenza per i Beni Archeologici del Molise in collaboration with the University Suor Orsola Benincasa of Neaples.
The documentary is a real reconstruction of the monastery of San Vincenzo al Volturno, based on the tecnique of "motion capture" (the movement of a real performer is captured and transferred to a virtual performer). In this way it is possible to visit all the monastery and observe every detail. A real success for the scientists and other people who work at this historical building.
La storia e'passata di qui. Architettura in Alto Adige tra le due guerre (in concorso)
Director Toni Andreetta. With Carlo Alberto Zotti Minici. Scientific expertise Gian Piero Brunetta. Scientific contribution Giulio Bodon, Enrico D'Este, Irene Favaretto, Fabrizio Magani, Elisabetta Saccomani, 24', 2008
Il documentario intende riscoprire e valorizzare l'importante lascito architettonico degli anni '20 e '30 in Alto Adige, periodo nel quale la regione diventa un laboratorio di architettura moderna, un'area di sperimentazione nella quale lavorano fianco a fianco alcuni tra i più grandi architetti italiani e tedeschi dell'epoca, come Gio Ponti, Clemens Holzmeister, Lois Welzenbacher, Franz Baumann, Ettore Sottsass senior, Mansutti, Mozzo, Marcello Piacentini, autore, in quel periodo, del piano regolatore di Bolzano. Il video inquadra in modo chiaro e comprensivo l'articolata dimensione creativa di un periodo che vede intrecciarsi, non senza traumi, lo scontro-incontro tra culture e nazioni diverse.
THE OPIFICIO DELLE PIETRE DURE (in competition)
A History of Excellence
Written and directed by: Massimo Beccattini, pictures: Duccio Brunetti - Dulio Ringressi, production: MEDIATECA REGIONALE TOSCANA, duration: 40', 2006
The film evokes the birth of the Grand-ducal Manufactures in Florence in the second half of XVI century, on the orders of Grand-Duke Cosimo I Medici, and their progressive transformation into restoration laboratories.
Beside the new monumental décor, the late 16th century saw the development of so-called "Florentine pietre dure mosaic", which was to dominate the European scene for centuries to come.
After the Medici dynasty came to an end, their successors of the House of Lorraine continued to sponsor the activities of the workshops.
After Italian unification, the Opificio, now deprived of the support and patronage of an aristocratic court, was threatened by closure. At last, towards the end of the 19th century, the Opificio placed its centuries old skills at the service of conservation and restoration of works of art.
The disastrous flood in 1966 was a tragic event for Florence, but a crucial stage in the development of the Opificio; it was on that occasion that the Institute demonstrated its potential and, with the support of restorers and scholars worldwide, took a decisive step forward, placing it in the vanguard of restoration techniques.
Gli Uffizi. Their History and a visit to the Gallery (i.c.)
by Alessandro Cecchi, Antonio Godoli, Giovanna Giusti Galardi, Antonio Natali, under supervision of Antonio Paolucci, directors Vincenzo Capalbo and Marilena Bertozzi, duration 84' 56", 2007, Soprintendenza Speciale per il Polo Museale Fiorentino, Galleria degli Uffizi, production Art Media Editori Florence and Mugelli Costruzioni.
Three years of work, a staff of 30 people, two months of filming in historical places (the house of Vasari in Arezzo, the Uffizi , etc.), stunning 3D reproductions, special effects and use of the green screen.
The Uffizi, 140' is divided into 3 chapters: 1st chapter: "The Factory of the Uffizi" is about the construction of the building decided by Cosimo the 1st de' Medici in 1560 and commissioned to Vasari. 2nd Chapter "The Aspect of the Uffizi", illustrates the historical and architectonical traits of the museum. 3rd Chapter "A Visit to the Gallery" shows us the collections and the masterpieces of Giotto, Piero della Francesca, Botticelli, Leonardo, Michelangelo, Caravaggio and other artists that have made this museum famous in the whole world.
The Venaria Reale. An Invitation to Court (i.c.)
by Roberto Antonetto, duration 10', 2008, production Opera Advertisting e Comunicazione Integrale.
The video shows the most important parts of the exceptional and complex project of the "Venaria Reale" that represents since 1997 the most important conservation project of a cultural building in Europe.
The inauguration in October 2007 was a fundamental part of this programme; the building with its 80 000 square meters is one of the most important expressions of the European baroque: the room of Diane, a masterpiece of Amedeo di Castellamonte, the Big Gallery, The Church of Saint Hubert and the complex of Citroniera and the great Stables, works of the genius of the 700 Filippo Juvarra.
Domenico Fontana: Engineer, Architect, Urbanist (i.c.)
by Adriano Kestenholz, photography Paolo D'Amato, duration 50', 2007, coproduction Aleph Film/SSR. SRG. RTSI- Swiss Television,
A visual itinerary through the main works that Domenico Fontana (1543-1607) made in Rome and Naples, following the hints and drawings published by the artist in its famous book in two volumes "About the transportation of the Vatican's obelisk and some factories in Rome and Naples".
Thanks to an innovative idea of the Film director, all the works are commented by Claudio Strinati (Special Supervisor of the Museums of Rome), Maurizio Fagiolo (Director of the Study Center for Culture and Image of Rome), Paolo Portoghesi (architect and specialist of the Baroque), Pietro Giovanni Guzzo (Supervisor to the Diggings in Pompei) and Paolo Mascilli Migliorini (architect and Professor at the University of Naples).
The restauration of the Basilica of San Francesco in Assisi (f.c.)
by Giuseppe Basile, directors Vincenzo Capalbo and Marilena Bertozzi, duration 60', 2007, Ministero per i Beni e le Attività Culturali, Istituto Centrale per il Restauro, Sacro Convento di San Francesco in Assisi, a production Art Media Editori Florence.
After many years from the earthquake of September 26th 1997 that has damaged the Basilica, this official video documents the long and unique restoration works that involved the use of new techniques and also raised questions about the conservation of this important masterpiece.
The Vision of the Sheik (out of competition)
by Maria Paola Orlandini. direction: Simona Gonfalonieri, duration 32' 10'', 2007, a production for magazzini Einstein of Rai Educational.
Who ever said that in Dubai and Abu Dhabi people are victims of pure consumerism neglecting completely the arts?
In t he Arab Emirates we have found a lot of art and also an original way of imagining the future.
The documentary shows the actual and the future art in a country where everybody invests on a collective idea of arts.
The passion of the memory.
A trip to the Italian archaeological expeditions:
Turkey (out of competiton)
by Isabella Astengo. direction: Isabella Astengo, duration 31' 40'', 2007, a production formagazzini Einstein of Rai Educational.
The archaeological site of Arslantepe (the lion's hill), in Malatya, eastern Anatolia dates back to the V Millennium A.C.
The Italian archaeological expedition, , has in 30 years of activity under the direction of Prof. Marcella Frangipane, discovered important finds that witness the universal culture in Anatolia.
The passion of the memory.
A trip to the Italian archaeological expeditions:
UZBEKISTAN (out of competiton)
by Isabella Astengo. direction: Isabella Astengo, duration 30', 2007, a production for magazzini Einstein by Rai Educational.
In the heart of Asia, on the ancient silk-road, there is one of the most historically important country of Central Asia: The republic of Uzbekistan. Here we find the fascinating and old cities of Bukhara and Samarcand.
In the oasis of Bukhara important archaeological sites have been discovered by digging the Uch Kulach-hill, under the direction of Prof. Chiara Silvi Antonini.
This site - a fortified castle of the high middle ages testimonies how old the Uzbekan culture is.
The Giants of Padua (out of competition)
regia di Francesco Lauber, durata 20', 2008, una produzione Centro Audiovisivi Bolzano Film Work Trento.
The film is about the most important phases of the restoration works of the frescos at the Hall of the giants in Padua that have led to the discovery of new elements, especially in the portrait of Francesco Petrarca, the most ancient painting of the Hall.
The images of the frescos, that get new life from the restoration, are expressions of the Renaissance in Padua and gives us an occasion to discover the artists of the time and the people portrayed.
2020/Viaggio nella citta' in trasformazione (fuori concorso)
soggetto e testi di Enrico Morteo, regia di Francesco Lauber, durata 55', 2007, una produzione Film Work Trento.
Questo film e' la cronaca di un incontro, un viaggio alla scoperta di una città, dei suoi luoghi e dei suoi progetti, dei suoi sogni e dei suoi desideri. Provare a capire le trasformazioni di Trento, quelle visibili come quelle nascoste, vuol dire interrogarsi sui cambiamenti di tante altre città, dare un senso alla volontà di inventare un futuro diverso. Per capire Trento bisogna allontanarsi, mettersi in prospettiva, porsi altre domande, ripensare l'identità della città europea.
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