Private Project

The Cave

Short documentary about a cave called Lapa de Santa Margarida, located by the sea nearby Portinho de Arrábida, in Arrábida National Park (Portugal). The cave has a XVIII century chapel in its interior. The documentary focuses on the impact of the descent and exploration of the cave on human experience, between real stories, legends, and religion.

  • Alessandro Simonelli
    Director
  • Alessandro Simonelli
    Writer
  • Alessandro Simonelli
    Producer
  • Tiago Carvalho
    Key Cast
    "Voice Over"
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Genres:
    Observational, Reflexive, Nature, Sea, Religion
  • Runtime:
    17 minutes 21 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 14, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    1,000 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Portugal
  • Country of Filming:
    Portugal
  • Language:
    Portuguese
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - ESTC Lisbon
Director Biography - Alessandro Simonelli

Born in Livorno, Italy in 1983. Moved to Lisbon, his current home.
Just completed the first of a two year master program in Cinema Project Development at ESTC - Escola Superior de Teatro e Cinema (Polytechnic Insititute of Lisbon - IPL ).
Bachelor in Communication Science - Cinema and Television at NOVA University of Lisbon – School of Social Sciences and Humanities (NOVA FCSH) completed in 2020.
Telecommunication Engineer between 2011 and 2018.

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