The Valley of the Moon (2010)

The Valley of the Moon (2010) poster

The Valley of the Moon is a fabulous rocky headland that dominates the Sardinian Sea, in Italy. An original humanity inhabits this valley. Here, in 1971, a hippie community came to life. In the last 40 years the community has transformed itself: today travelers and artists of all sub-cultures, and from many countries come to the Valley. Mimmo and Antoine, the oldest members, spend their solitary winter enjoying nature in awe and doing the minimum to survive: cooking, searching for wood, water, vegetables, and herbs. Suddenly, at the beginning of August, the enchantment is broken by the invasion of the younger generation that, like migratory people, infests the valley and let conflicts emerge. The imminent and violent police raid will complicate the situation, accelerating the consciousness of decline in the protagonists. This story tells of the turnover of generations, the twilight of an idea, the poetic end of a cycle, through the personal experience of the elders.

Director: Giovanni Buccomino
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 66 min
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Screenplay

Music: Giovanni Buccomino
Editing: Giovanni Buccomino, Cristina Mantis
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: en

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Valley of the Moon about?
The Valley of the Moon is a fabulous rocky headland that dominates the Sardinian Sea, in Italy. An original humanity inhabits this valley. Here, in 1971, a hippie community came to life. In the last 40 years the community has transformed itself: today travelers and artists of all sub-cultures, and from many countries come to the Valley. Mimmo and Antoine, the oldest members, spend their solitary winter enjoying nature in awe and doing the minimum to survive: cooking, searching for wood, water, vegetables, and herbs. Suddenly, at the beginning of August, the enchantment is broken by the invasion of the younger generation that, like migratory people, infests the valley and let conflicts emerge. The imminent and violent police raid will complicate the situation, accelerating the consciousness of decline in the protagonists. This story tells of the turnover of generations, the twilight of an idea, the poetic end of a cycle, through the personal experience of the elders.
Who directed The Valley of the Moon?
The Valley of the Moon was directed by Giovanni Buccomino.
How long is The Valley of the Moon?
The Valley of the Moon has a runtime of 1h 6m (66 minutes).
What genre is The Valley of the Moon?
The Valley of the Moon is a Documentary film.
Where was The Valley of the Moon produced?
The Valley of the Moon was produced in Italy.