The Column
buildings fountain and columns
 

 

Erika, a young archaeologist, refuses to accept the sale of the last column of the Temple of Hera Lacinia to a wealthy foreign buyer. To Erika, the column is not just an archaeological relic: it is a symbol deeply rooted in the land, in her blood, and in her family. It is the last visible trace of a civilization—and also a reflection of a personal identity that refuses to be forgotten. In a landscape marked by neglect and silence, with the help of a plan inherited from her father—a former tomb raider—she decides to carry out a bold and poetic act: to steal the column 

 

Screening: Friday, May 15th, 8:31-8:48 PM, The Shedd Recital Hall

Length: 16 min

Country: Italy

Language: Italian

Director(s): Antonio Cofano

Producer(s): Antonio Cofano,Yellow SRL

Distributor: Looking Glass Media