Elisa Fuksas and Tommaso Fagioli's Documentary 'Albe. A Life Beyond Earth' Explores Alien Encounters in Rome
Elisa Fuksas, born in 1981, and Tommaso Fagioli, born in 1976, collaborated on the documentary 'Albe. A Life Beyond Earth,' which marks Fuksas's second feature. This film delves into the lives of seven Romans who are enthusiastic about ufology and contactee experiences. Fagioli, known for his 2018 short film 'Microcosmo' and his inaugural solo exhibition in Rome, presents a narrative that amplifies the voices of those mocked for their beliefs, incorporating séances and orb hunting, filmed using both smartphones and a professional camera. Initially, they intended to create a fictional piece titled 'Sentimento,' but pivoted to documentary after encountering Carlo, who asserts he is an alien. The film will be shown at Farnese in Rome on February 18, Beltrade in Milan on February 20, and La Compagnia in Florence on February 21 and 23.
Key facts
- Elisa Fuksas and Tommaso Fagioli co-wrote the documentary 'Albe. A Life Beyond Earth'.
- The film follows seven real people from Rome and its outskirts who believe in alien contact.
- Fagioli's short film 'Microcosmo' premiered at IFF 'Message To Man' in Saint Petersburg in 2018.
- Fagioli held his first solo exhibition 'Dov'è il mio sacro?' at Fondazione Pastificio Cerere in Rome in 2018.
- The documentary uses smartphone footage for director interactions and Alexa for main narrative.
- The project originated from a joke about Antonioni's 'L'Avventura' involving alien abduction.
- All subjects except Carlo live near Rome, presenting an alternative suburban Rome.
- Screenings include Rome (Feb 18), Milan (Feb 20), and Florence (Feb 21 and 23).
Entities
Artists
- Elisa Fuksas
- Tommaso Fagioli
- Carlo
Institutions
- Fondazione Pastificio Cerere
- IFF – Message To Man
- Artribune
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- Milan
- Florence
- Saint Petersburg
- Russia