Private Project

"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.

  • Massimo D'Alessandro
    Director
  • Massimo D'Alessandro
    Writer
  • Mario Mazzoli
    Producer
  • Maria Teresa Pilloni
    Producer
  • Marco Cruciani
    Scientific consultants
  • Danilo Leone
    Scientific consultants
  • Silvia Simonetti
    Scientific consultants
  • Simonetta Stopponi
    Scientific consultants
  • Vincenzo Valenzano
    Scientific consultants
  • Mario Mazzoli
    Scientific consultants
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    CAMPO DELLA FIERA E IL POZZO DEL TEMPO
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    50 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    March 1, 2025
  • Country of Origin:
    Italy
  • Country of Filming:
    Italy
  • Language:
    Italian
  • Shooting Format:
    4K
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • ARCHEOFILM Firenze 2025
    Firenze
    Italy
    March 8, 2025
    World Premiere
    PREMIO DEL PUBBLICO e MENZIONE SPECIALE DELLA GIURIA
  • Maremma Archeofilm 2025
    Grosseto
    Italy
    July 18, 2025
    Official Selection
  • Rassegna Internazionale del Cinema Archeologico di Cavriana
    Cavriana (MN)
    Italy
    July 26, 2025
    PREMIO DEL PUBBLICO
  • RIFF - Roshani International Film Festival
    Aurungabad
    India
    August 5, 2025
    BEST DOCUMENTARY
  • RAM Film Festival Rovereto
    Rovereto
    Italy
    September 25, 2025
    Official Selection
  • RAN - Rencontres d’Archéologie de la Narbonnaise
    Narbonne
    France
    October 15, 2025
    Official Selection
  • Foca Film Days
    Foca
    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 Awards
    Reims
    France
    December 25, 2025
    Official Selection
  • Saath Jiyo International Film Festival

    India
    February 26, 2026
    BEST DOCUMENTARY
  • Ogeechee International History Film Festival
    Georgia
    March 24, 2026
    American Premiere
    Jury Award for the Best Short Film
Director Biography - Massimo D'Alessandro

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.

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