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Deep Dive: Lost Flowers (2021)

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Lost Flowers
Lost Flowers follows Fabrizio, a photographer and filmmaker from Luxembourg, as he returns to his family in central Italy in March 2020. This return is prompted by his father's heart attack during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has placed the country in lockdown. The film serves as a personal diary, capturing the intimate moments between Fabrizio and his family while navigating the emotional landscape of grief and love. The documentary addresses the themes of filial love and mourning, particularly in the context of Fabrizio's loss of his mother. It presents a narrative that intertwines personal hardship with the broader tragedy of the pandemic, reflecting on how these events impact family dynamics and individual experiences during a collective crisis.

Why Watch

  • Meet Fabrizio, a son caring for his father in lockdown.
  • Find out how grief shapes family relationships.
  • See intimate moments captured through photography.

Did You Know

Fabrizio returned to Italy in March 2020 after his father's heart attack.
The film has a duration of 72 minutes.
The documentary is set against the backdrop of the COVID-19 lockdown.

Perfect For

Family dynamicsCOVID-19 impactPersonal storytelling