Private Project

Il Taglio del Maggio - The Wedding of the Trees

In Southern Italy a pagan fertility ritual has survived over the centuries. It is an ancient tree cult with a unique convergence of magic and religion, belief and superstition, craftsmanship and excessive partying. The Unesco considers the celebrations one of the most beautiful in the Mediterranean.

  • Melanie Kindl
    Director
  • Clemens Wolfart
    Director
  • Krys Kozlowski
    Sound Mixing
  • Steffen Beyer
    Title Design
  • Manuel Tiranno
    Special Support
  • Felice Fornabaio
    Special Support
  • Associazione Culturale 75zero18
    Special Support
  • somniafilm
    Production
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short
  • Runtime:
    17 minutes 35 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 20, 2015
  • Country of Origin:
    Germany
  • Country of Filming:
    Italy
  • Language:
    Italian
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Lichter Filmfest
    Frankfurt
    March 22, 2015
    World Premiere
  • Cannes Court Métrage Short Film Corner
    Cannes
    May 21, 2015
    French Premiere
  • Frontale Film Festival
    Wiener Neustadt, Austria
    October 16, 2015
    Austria Premiere
Director - Melanie Kindl, Clemens Wolfart