The Feast (2016)

The Feast (2016) poster

The feast of St. Peter in a country village. The priest admonishes his parishioners to confess and be free of avarice, but after mass he invites them all to make merry. Outside the church the elderly villagers are the first to start dancing, while street artists entertain passers by and the kids fly around on brightly lit carousels. There is als an old man inside at home, an invalid in a wheelchair, a young man wandering lost in thought, while a lonely woman watches the cuddling couples. Every year in towns, villages and urban neighborhoods there are traditional feasts to celebrate the patron saint. They reflect a need for faith, conviviality and entertainment, but for some they also make the sense of solitude and apprehension even stronger. Share:

Director: Franco Piavoli
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 40 min
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Cinematography: Franco Piavoli
Editing: Mario Piavoli
Production: Zefiro, Fondazione Cineteca Italiana
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
More Films by Director: Franco Piavoli
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Feast about?
The feast of St. Peter in a country village. The priest admonishes his parishioners to confess and be free of avarice, but after mass he invites them all to make merry. Outside the church the elderly villagers are the first to start dancing, while street artists entertain passers by and the kids fly around on brightly lit carousels. There is als an old man inside at home, an invalid in a wheelchair, a young man wandering lost in thought, while a lonely woman watches the cuddling couples. Every year in towns, villages and urban neighborhoods there are traditional feasts to celebrate the patron saint. They reflect a need for faith, conviviality and entertainment, but for some they also make the sense of solitude and apprehension even stronger. Share:
Who directed The Feast?
The Feast was directed by Franco Piavoli.
Who stars in The Feast?
The Feast stars Jacopo Castellani, Cecilia Ermini, Carlo Malacchini, Primo Gaburri, Silvia Migliorati, Petra Veneziani.
How long is The Feast?
The Feast has a runtime of 40m (40 minutes).
What genre is The Feast?
The Feast is a Documentary film.
Where was The Feast produced?
The Feast was produced in Italy.