The Moon Beneath the Water

  • 9 10
  • 2023
  • 99min
The Moon Beneath the Water
  • Original Title: The Moon Beneath the Water

In Erto, a divided community confronts memory, loss, and the search for dignity in the shadow of tragedy.

The Moon Beneath the Water
Awards

AWARDS: Special Jury Award. Crossing the Screen

OFFICIAL SELECTION: Napoli Film Festival/ Crossing the Screen/ Docs Ireland/ Melgaço Documentary International Film Festival 

The Moon Beneath the Water - Struggling to remember, fighting to heal

This compelling documentary captures the resilience of Erto, a small community in the Dolomites still grappling with the aftermath of a tragic disaster that struck 60 years ago due to external greed.

Over a decade, the filmmaker follows the mayor as he champions the village’s dignity and remembrance in the face of national neglect. The community faces a new divide: a proposed art installation on the dam that caused the tragedy. For the mayor and the curator, the artwork represents healing and renewal, while others see it as a step toward erasing painful memories. Through the voice of nature, the film portrays a town’s enduring fight for respect and recognition.

Production Companies

Marta Zaccaron


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