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The first edition of Taormina-Naxos Archeofilm, the International Film Festival of Archaeology, Art and the Environment, starts on 14 July. Four evenings are scheduled: 14 and 16 at the Ancient Theater of Taormina, 15 and 17 at the Archaeological Park – Teatro della Nike in Giardini Naxos. Guests Donatella Bianchi, presenter of the program “Linea Blu”, Emilio Casalini, presenter of the program “Generation Beauty” and art critic Vittorio Sgarbi. Two prizes will be awarded: the “Taormina – Naxos Archeofilm” for the film most appreciated by the public and the “Sebastiano Tusa” to the person who has distinguished himself in the communication of cultural heritage.
A project of great cultural scope designed for families, children and enthusiasts of the ancient world, produced and organized by the Naxos Taormina Archaeological Park and the Tusa Foundation in collaboration with Firenze Archeofilm and Archeology Viva, which will take place over the course of four days. Offer public screenings of world-selected masterpiece films, meetings with protagonists of communication, debates and comparisons on the great civilizations of the past.
«Events like the Arcofilm – says the Counselor for Cultural Heritage Francesco Paolo Scarpinato – have a great socio-cultural value. On the one hand, they bring families and visitors closer to the topics of archaeology, the protection of cultural heritage and the great discoveries of scholars, from the myth of Troy to dinosaurs, to the recent excavation missions in the Sicilian seas, on the other hand they bring to Taormina and Naxos A unique opportunity to experience the authentic nature of the monuments and their history.».
The only stage in Sicily, “Taormina Naxos Archaeofilm” is part of the initiative of Florence Archaeofilm, parent company of the great “comprehensive festival” organized by the magazine “Archaeolae Viva”.
Program
Dinosaurs, Pharaohs and Trojan Horses. A journey through time and space that begins with the documentary “Jurassic Cache” (Taormina, 14/7 duration 52′) on millionaire collectors of dinosaur fossils, with a work that examines the controversial hobby that without Can give birth to bones. Law passes through, “Tutankhamun, the Pharaoh’s Secret” (Giardini Naxos, 15/7 period 50′): a warrior king who guides the audience to discover the true face of the mysterious child pharaoh, the “Secrets of the Pharaoh” “Trojan horse” (Taormina, 16/7 ep 52′). On the Road to a Myth, to retell one of the most famous stories, with one question: What if the myth of the horse wasn’t true?
Sicily above and below the sea. Several films dedicated to Sicily and shown on the big screen include: “Ancient ship of wine” (Taormina, 14/7 period 28′) on the discovery of a Roman wreck from the 2nd century BC in the bay of Isola delle Feminine, Palermo in the province; “Stromboli: A Provocative Island” (Giardini Naxos, 15/7 ep 11′) on the testimony of the first persons who inhabited the alluring, yet hostile, volcanic island. Finally, in honor of the great archaeologist Tusa, who tragically died in 2019, the film will be presented: “Sule orme di Sebastiano” (Taormina, Sunday 16/7 ep 25′) to remember his love and commitment to archeology Opportunity , research and the sea.
With free admission, performances start at 21.15