Synopsis
The extraordinary adventure of the young members of the Piedmont Speleological Group who, having already explored all the caves of Northern Italy, changed course in August 1961 and went South to explore other caves unknown to man.
Filmmaker
Michelangelo Frammartino
He studied Architecture and he continued his studies at Civica Scuola del Cinema in Milan, where he designed video installations influenced by Studio Azzurro’s art research. Frammartino’s debut Il dono (2003) premiered at the Locarno Film Festival. His second feature, Le cuattro volte (2010) premiered in Directors’ Fortnight at Cannes Film Festival, where he won the Label Europa Cinema award in Cannes. Frammartino’s third feature film, Il buco won three awards at Venice Film Festival.
Filmography: Il buco (2021, D'A 2022), Alberi (short, 2013), Le quattro volte (2010), Il dono (2003), Io non posso entrare (short, 2002), Scappa Valentina (short, 2001), L'occhio e lo spirito (short, 1997), Tracce (short, 1995)
Awards
Special Jury Prize
FEDIC Award
La Pellicola d'Oro Award for Best Camera Operator
Poster
