Documentary 'Mathera' on Sky Arte Chronicles Matera's Renaissance
A documentary titled 'Mathera – L’ascolto dei sassi' by director Francesco Invernizzi will air on Sky Arte on Sunday, May 14. The film traces the transformation of Matera, a city in Basilicata, from being labeled the 'shame of Italy' to becoming the European Capital of Culture in 2019. It explores the city's ancient origins, making it one of the oldest continuously inhabited settlements in the world. Through interviews with historians, artists, and architects, as well as testimonials from residents and workers in the famous Sassi districts, the documentary creates a collective portrait. Shot over a full day using 8K ground and drone footage, it reveals Matera's unique natural and architectural beauty. The content is curated by Artribune for Sky Arte's website.
Key facts
- Documentary 'Mathera – L’ascolto dei sassi' directed by Francesco Invernizzi
- Airs on Sky Arte on Sunday, May 14
- Matera was European Capital of Culture in 2019
- Matera was previously known as the 'shame of Italy'
- Matera is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world
- Film features historians, artists, architects, and local residents
- Shot in 8K resolution from ground and drone
- Content curated by Artribune for Sky Arte
Entities
Artists
- Francesco Invernizzi
Institutions
- Sky Arte
- Artribune
Locations
- Matera
- Basilicata
- Italy