

Over two years, Gianfranco Rosi filmed life along Rome's Grande Raccordo Anulare, capturing the stories of its diverse inhabitants.
Synopsis
Over two years, Gianfranco Rosi filmed life along Rome's Grande Raccordo Anulare, capturing the stories of its diverse inhabitants.
Go deeperPeople
View all →Synopsis
A nobleman from Piemonte shares a cramped apartment with his college student daughter along the Grande Raccordo Anulare, Rome's ring-road highway. Over two years, Gianfranco Rosi filmed the lives of various residents in this bustling area. The documentary captures fleeting moments and diverse characters, reflecting the everyday experiences of those living in the shadows of the city. Rosi's work draws inspiration from Italo Calvino's novel Invisible Cities, blending the ordinary with the extraordinary.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- See life along Rome's Grande Raccordo Anulare
- Meet diverse characters living near the highway
- Find out why it won the Golden Lion at Venice
Did You Know
- Sacro GRA premiered at the Venice International Film Festival on September 4, 2013.
- The film won the Golden Lion, the first documentary to achieve this at the festival.
- It took Gianfranco Rosi over two years to film the documentary.
- The film editing process lasted eight months.
- Rotten Tomatoes gives the film a 77% approval rating based on 22 reviews.
Perfect For
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the title of the documentary directed by Gianfranco Rosi?
The title of the documentary is Sacro GRA.
When did Sacro GRA have its world premiere?
Sacro GRA had its world premiere on 4 September 2013 at the 70th Venice International Film Festival.
What award did Sacro GRA win at the Venice International Film Festival?
Sacro GRA won the Golden Lion, becoming the first documentary to win the festival's major prize.
Awards & Festivals
What are people saying?
Play More Like This
Where else to watch
Browse more like this
Related Films
Is this your film?
If you made this film or hold the rights to it, we'd like to talk. We can license it and pay you a share of what it earns.
































Comments