Screening Room:
Yellow
Millequattrocento Gradini /1400 Steps
This short documentary tells the story of the old village of Monteviasco (Italy) through its stones, trees and, especially, the few residents that inhabit its houses. Considered one of the pearls of the PreAlps, the almost abandoned village surrounded by mountains, clouds, and silence is reachable only through a steep path of 1,400 steps.
In this documentary, I tried to understand what made Franca, Giordano and Egidio - three of the seven Monteviasco’s residents - choose to spend their elderly age in the village. By exploring ideas such as isolation and loneliness, this story becomes a poetic ode to life, beauty and connection to nature.
Statement
This documentary explores the social and emotional reality of life in remote rural communities threatened by depopulation and disappearance. Through the stories of Monteviasco’s elderly residents, the film reflects on themes of isolation, aging, resilience, and the human need for connection - not only with other people, but also with place and nature.
'1400 Steps' was developed through a close and respectful relationship with the residents of Monteviasco, allowing them to share their experiences and frustrations in their own words. Rather than speaking about the community from the outside, the film seeks to observe and listen, creating an intimate portrait shaped by the voices of the people who still inhabit the village.
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Cast and Crew
Cast: interviewees (Egidio Dellea, Franca Ballinari, Giordano Tosi) Crew: Stefania Dall'Armi (director, producer, cinematographer, editor) Valentina Dall'Armi (sound operator) Francesco Dall'Armi (second camera operator) William Manzetti (drone footage) Luis Del Rio Fernandez and Andrei Solomon (prod. and post prod. assistants)