Canone Effimero: Italy's Hidden Musical Traditions at Berlinale
The documentary 'Canone Effimero' by the De Serio twins premiered in the Forum section of the 75th Berlin International Film Festival. It explores Italy's ethnomusical traditions through oral and sung language, featuring instruments like zampogne, archi, and lire. The film uses a 1:1 aspect ratio and fixed camera, with voice-over and singing driving the narrative. It presents an alternative portrait of Italy, focusing on folk culture and craftsmanship. The directors' previous works include 'Sette opere di misericordia', 'I ricordi del fiume', and 'Spaccapietre'. The film pays homage to the resilience of traditional and artisanal culture, emphasizing inclusivity.
Key facts
- Canone Effimero is a documentary by the De Serio twins.
- It premiered in the Forum section at the 75th Berlinale.
- The film explores Italy's ethnomusical traditions.
- It features oral and sung language, with instruments like zampogne, archi, and lire.
- The film uses a 1:1 aspect ratio and fixed camera.
- Directors' previous works include Sette opere di misericordia, I ricordi del fiume, and Spaccapietre.
- The film is an homage to traditional and artisanal culture.
- It presents an alternative portrait of Italy focusing on folk culture.
Entities
Artists
- De Serio twins
- Pier Paolo Pasolini
- Joao Cesar Monteiro
- Margherita Bordino
Institutions
- Berlinale
- Artribune
Locations
- Italy
- Berlin
- Torino
- Roma