In the deceptive stillness of the National Archaeological Museum in Napes, Italy, a frenetic buzz of activity breathes new life into statues, frescoes, mosaics and exhibits of various eras. The documentary Agalma lovingly depicts the daily lives of the museum staff who devote themselves to the minute tasks that require patient skill and dedication. Agalma (from the Greek for “statue” or “image”) captures the timeless beauty of the museum, its breathtaking display of antiquities, and the intimate and intangible web of relationships that unfold within it.
Documentary produced by Parallelo 41, Ladoc, with the support of Regione Campania, MANN – Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli, Film Commission Regione Campania; presented at La Biennale di Venezia 2020: Giornate degli Autori – Notti Veneziane
Live discussion of the movie Sunday, September 19th at 11:00 AM with the director Doriana Monaco and producer Antonella Di Nocera.
In Italian with English subtitles. Available only in the U.S.