"Bestiari, erbari, lapidari," a unique documentary directed by Massimo D'Anolfi and Martina Parenti, arrives at the Cinema Astra. The film, presented out of competition at the 81st Venice Film Festival, will be screened on Friday, January 31st at 19:30 PM at the Academy Astra Cinema in Naples, as part of the AstraDoc series organized by Arci Movie.
Structure and content of the film
"Bestiaries, Herbariums, Lapidaries" is an encyclopedic work divided into three parts, each dedicated to a different subject: animals, plants, and stones. The documentary explores worlds often overlooked but crucial to our existence. Each segment of the film pays homage to a particular documentary genre: from the use of found footage to depict animals, to the poetic observations of plants at the Botanical Garden of Padua, to an industrial and emotional analysis of the transformation of stone.
Realization and support
Massimo D'Anolfi and Martina Parenti oversaw every phase of the project, from production to direction, also overseeing photography, sound, and editing. Organized with the support of Parallelo 41 Produzioni, Coinor, and the University of Naples Federico II, AstraDoc also enjoys the patronage of the City of Naples. Tickets are available for €5, with a reduced price of €4 for Arci members. Further details are available on AstraDoc and Arci Movie's social media channels.
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I read the article about the documentary Bestiari, erbari, lapidari and it seems interesting to me. The structure in three acts dedicated to animals, plants and stones is very original and could offer a new point of view on these topics. I hope that the screening in Naples will attract many spectators.