Grotta (2023)
In 1907 Herman Hesse spent a few days mediating and fasting in a cave near Monte Verità. During these days he collected the visions and insights that went on to be very influential in his thinking and shaped some of the most important works of his literary career. The images and sounds of this film were shot there and are a homage to this cave and its possible invocations. Grotta is part of Fieldworks, an ongoing experiment with ambient video and radio frequencies.
Director: Carlos Casas
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 12 min
Release Date: November 21, 2023
Music: Duccio Maggiora
Editing: Stefano Miraglia, Félix Fattal
Country: France, Spain, Switzerland
Language: No Language
Original Language: xx
Themes
Wetlands and Bird Sanctuary Peace, Botanical Wonders and the Plant World
Keywords
cave, nature, ticino, psychedelia, hesse
More Films by Director: Carlos Casas
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Grotta about?
- In 1907 Herman Hesse spent a few days mediating and fasting in a cave near Monte Verità. During these days he collected the visions and insights that went on to be very influential in his thinking and shaped some of the most important works of his literary career. The images and sounds of this film were shot there and are a homage to this cave and its possible invocations. Grotta is part of Fieldworks, an ongoing experiment with ambient video and radio frequencies.
- Who directed Grotta?
- Grotta was directed by Carlos Casas.
- How long is Grotta?
- Grotta has a runtime of 12m (12 minutes).
- What genre is Grotta?
- Grotta is a Documentary film.
- Where was Grotta produced?
- Grotta was produced in France, Spain, Switzerland.
- What are the themes of Grotta?
- The themes of Grotta include: Wetlands and Bird Sanctuary Peace, Botanical Wonders and the Plant World.