Directed by Massimo D'Alessandro
In the heart of central Italy, at the foot of the Orvieto cliff, lies Campo della Fiera, a place where sacredness and history have intertwined for over two thousand years. A federal sanctuary of the Etruscans, then the spiritual center of the Romans, and finally the home of the Franciscans, this site bears witness to a millennia-old legacy. 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 had never been explored – a 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. Diving into the well also opened a crack in the veil of mystery surrounding the Templars and a possible historical intrigue.
Massimo D’Alessandro is a writer and director of 19 documentaries that have appeared on television and in festivals in Italy and internationally. He is also a Founding Member and Communications Manager of the Underwater Archaeology Speleology Organization (A.S.S.O), a non-profit specializing in the field of archaeological, speleological and cave diving research. Through A.S.S.O, he has taken part in exploratory expeditions and surface, underground and underwater scientific research all over the world. D’Alessandro’s Painting with Stone, a short doc about the rediscovery and restoration of mosaics at the ancient port of Ostia, was screened at Foça Film Days in 2023. Campo della Fiera and the Well of Time, his latest film, has already been recognized with ‘Audience Favorite’ awards at several festivals in Italy.
