This film presents geographic and cultural aspects of Italy with an account of one family living on a small farm, who, unlike many Italians seeking modernisation, avoid mechanisation in preference for a simple way of life. With collaboration by Edoardo Capolino.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
505133
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Family - Italy
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Italy
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Italy - Description and travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Italy - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Village communities - Italy
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Italy - Rural conditions
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Italy - Social conditions
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Conduct of life
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Family - Italy
History → Civilization, Modern - 20th century
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Technological innovations
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)