Mr. Lawnmower
The daily life of an elderly gardener told through six working days dedicated to caring for a garden.
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Gilberto RamiconiDirector
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Gilberto RamiconiWriter
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Gilberto RamiconiProducer
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The gardenerKey Cast"Self"
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Project Title (Original Language):Signor. Tosaerba
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Project Type:Documentary, Experimental, Feature, Student
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Genres:Drama, Contemplative, Minimalist, documentary-portrait, existential drama
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Runtime:1 hour 20 minutes
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Completion Date:July 10, 2024
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Country of Origin:Italy
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Country of Filming:Italy
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Shooting Format:Digital, 1080p, hand-held,
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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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Gilberto Ramiconi è un regista, montatore e compositore italiano. Il suo lungometraggio The Engagement 2 (2025) è stato selezionato in festival come l’Ostia Film Festival e il COLIFFE – Coliseum International Film Festival. Il cortometraggio The Widow (2023) ha invece partecipato al Ginko Film Festival 2025, dove ha ricevuto un premio.
Some may find this film slow, boring, repetitive, and silent. But it wasn't meant to entertain. I wanted to create a work that, more than a film in the traditional sense, is a documentary: a description of reality, as it is. Through silent observation, I recount the daily work of an elderly man who passionately tends a garden. "Mr. Lawnmower" was born from a desire to convey the beauty and depth of small things, often overlooked or considered trivial. The film invites the viewer to immerse themselves in the daily life of an elderly man carrying out his monotonous work, which reflects the reality of many lives. In an era where cinema tends to favor fast-paced, emotionally impactful stories, "Mr. Lawnmower" chooses slowness and contemplation. This film shows that even simplicity and routine can give rise to profound narratives, which deserve to be told and experienced. I firmly believe that slow and experimental cinema still has much to offer and should be appreciated more than ever, as it opens new perspectives on the world and our human experience.