The Legend of the Holy Fishermen (Documentary) (La leggenda dei Santi Pescatori)

The Legend of the Holy Fishermen (La leggenda dei Santi Pescatori)

original title:

La leggenda dei Santi Pescatori

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country:

Italy

year:

2005

film run:

18'

format:

Mini DV - colour

sound:

Stereo

status:

Ready (01/01/2005)

festivals & awards:

Documenta Madrid 2005: Official Selection: Short Film

One working day in the life of tuna fishers in Southern Sardinia "San Pietro Island", where this type of fishing (tonnara) has been practised for hundred of years, and is carried out by means of ancient gestures that culminate in a dramatic ritual called "Mattanza".

The Legend of the Holy Fishermen (Documentary) (La leggenda dei Santi Pescatori)

by Daniele Atzeni