Film Lens
Voices Through Time is a documentary and drama film directed by Franco Piavoli, filmed in the village of Castellaro Lagusello, Lombardy. The film captures daily life and nature over a year, structured around the four seasons. Each season is associated with a distinct color and depicts various stages of life, from childhood to old age.
The film features non-professional actors who are residents of the village and emphasizes the human element alongside the natural environment. It includes scenes of children playing in spring, teenagers experiencing romance in summer, older residents enjoying opera in autumn, and a melancholic winter with themes of aging and nostalgia. The narrative concludes with a grandfather and grandson walking through the countryside, reflecting on the passage of time.
Why Watch
- •See children playing in vibrant spring scenes.
- •Meet the non-professional actors from Castellaro Lagusello.
- •Follow the emotional journey through the four seasons.
Did You Know
•The film premiered on 1 September 1996 at the Venice International Film Festival.
•Franco Piavoli served as director, cinematographer, editor, and sound designer.
•Voices Through Time is Piavoli's third feature film, following Blue Planet from 1982.
•The film was released theatrically in France on 12 November 1997.
Perfect For
Italian village lifeNature and seasonsNon-professional actors