Le Quattro Volte
Director: Michelangelo Frammartino
Actors: Giuseppe Fuda, Bruno Timpano, Nazareno Timpano
PlotIn a quiet, rural village in Calabria, Italy, the life of an elderly goat herder unfolds in cycles of nature and tradition. Each day, the herder tends to his flock, collecting milk and caring for them while dealing with the challenges of rural life. As his health begins to wane, the daily routines reveal a deep connection with the surrounding environment and the small, seemingly insignificant moments that stitch his life together. Through the spare but evocative landscape, the rhythms of pastoral existence are portrayed with an almost meditative calm.
As the story progresses, the focus shifts to other elements of life in the village, including the natural world and the interactions of animals, people, and objects. A tree becomes a center point of transformation, witnessing the passage of time and the continuous flow of life. The narrative evolves through a series of vignettes, each depicting a different aspect of existence, emphasizing the cyclical nature of life and the interconnectedness of all things. The film captures these moments with minimal dialogue, relying on visual poetry and sound to convey its message.
Writers: Michelangelo Frammartino
Release Date: 28 May 2010
Runtime: 88 min
Rating: Not Rated
Country: Italy, Germany, Switzerland
Language: None
Home Video Reviews
Le Quattro Volte offers contemplative beauty and cyclical reflections, with strong visuals and subtle sound, rewarding patient viewers despite a lack of supplements.
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