"CAMPO DELLA FIERA" AND THE WELL OF TIME
In the heart of central Italy, at the foot of the cliff of Orvieto, lies Campo della Fiera, an extraordinary place where sacredness and history have been intertwined for over two thousand years. Identified as the site of the legendary Fanum Voltumnae, a federal sanctuary of the Etruscans. The site then saw the passage of different eras, becoming a spiritual and administrative centre of the Romans and later a Franciscan settlement. Archaeological investigations conducted over the last twenty years have brought to light artefacts of inestimable value: ancient temples, mosaics, precious ceramics and a deep well that has never been explored, guardian of forgotten treasures. Through historical reconstructions, exclusive interviews and spectacular filming, 'Campo della Fiera and the Well of Time' takes the audience on a fascinating journey to discover the life, decline and rebirth of this unique site. One of the artefacts found in the well also opens a crack in the veil of mystery surrounding the Templars and a possible historical intrigue.
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Massimo D'AlessandroDirector
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Massimo D'AlessandroWriter
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Mario MazzoliProducer
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Maria Teresa PilloniProducer
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Marco CrucianiScientific consultants
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Danilo LeoneScientific consultants
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Silvia SimonettiScientific consultants
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Simonetta StopponiScientific consultants
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Vincenzo ValenzanoScientific consultants
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Mario MazzoliScientific consultants
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Project Title (Original Language):CAMPO DELLA FIERA E IL POZZO DEL TEMPO
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Project Type:Documentary
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Runtime:50 minutes
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Completion Date:March 1, 2025
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Country of Origin:Italy
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Country of Filming:Italy
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Language:Italian
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Shooting Format:4K
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
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Digital Cinema Package:Unavailable
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ARCHEOFILM Firenze 2025Firenze
Italy
March 8, 2025
World Premiere
PREMIO DEL PUBBLICO e MENZIONE SPECIALE DELLA GIURIA -
Maremma Archeofilm 2025Grosseto
Italy
July 18, 2025
Official Selection -
Rassegna Internazionale del Cinema Archeologico di CavrianaCavriana (MN)
Italy
July 26, 2025
PREMIO DEL PUBBLICO -
RIFF - Roshani International Film FestivalAurungabad
India
August 5, 2025
BEST DOCUMENTARY -
RAM Film Festival RoveretoRovereto
Italy
September 25, 2025
Official Selection -
RAN - Rencontres d’Archéologie de la NarbonnaiseNarbonne
France
October 15, 2025
Official Selection -
Foca Film DaysFoca
October 18, 2025
Official Selection -
FICAB - Festival de Cine Arqueologico del Bidasoa (Spain)Irun
Spain
November 11, 2025
Official Selection -
Nawada International Film Festival 6th Season
India
December 21, 2025
BEST DOCUMENTARY -
Red Movie AwardsReims
France
December 25, 2025
Official Selection -
Saath Jiyo International Film Festival
India
February 26, 2026
BEST DOCUMENTARY -
Ogeechee International History Film FestivalGeorgia
March 24, 2026
American Premiere
Jury Award for the Best Short Film
I began my artistic activity as an author and director in the 1980s, working mainly in music, theater and advertising in numerous video productions and television collaborations. An activity that continues to this day.
In 1983, I also began a professional activity in the field of information technology in private companies and public administration, and since 1996 I have been the Information Systems Manager of a Scientifically Oriented Research Institute.
Since 1990 I have been a Founding Member and Communications Manager of the Third Sector Organization A.S.S.O. (Archeologia Subacquea Speleologia Organizzazione), an organization specializing in the field of archaeological, speleological and cave diving research. With this organization I have participated in exploratory expeditions and surface, underground and underwater scientific research all over the world.
In 1993 I designed and implemented the ASSONET website, the world's first Internet portal on archaeology and cave diving.
In 2002, together with video operator Marco Campolungo, I founded Studio Blu Production, a production company specializing in extreme adventure reportage, which gathered the experience gained during decades of activity with the A.S.S.O. organization.
In 2006, due to the untimely death of friend and partner Marco Campolungo, Studio Blu Production was incorporated into A.S.S.O., which is currently the producer and distributor of most of my video work.
In 2009 I founded the cultural project CARAVAGGIO400, dedicated to the genius and works of Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio on the occasion of the fourth centenary of his death.
Since 2010, I have been Media Manager and Head of Communication of the HYPOGEA Federation.
To date, I have made numerous video productions as author and director, including 19 documentaries (selected in numerous world festivals) distributed nationally and internationally directly by A.S.S.O. on Italian and international television networks.