Po (2022)

Po (2022) poster

November 14, 1951, the left bank of the Po river a few hundred meters from the Padua-Bologna railway bridge breaks. The tide invades the Polesine's lands in a few minutes, one of the poorest regions in Italy at the time. Thousands people, men, women and children flee while the water remains stagnant for months between the houses and the countryside. Today, 70 years later, the children of that time remember those months immortalized by the films perfectly preserved in the Istituto Luce's archives.

Director: Andrea Segre
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 75 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Music: Sergio Marchesini
Cinematography: Matteo Calore
Editing: Luca Manes, Chiara Russo
Production: Istituto Luce Cinecittà
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
More Films by Director: Andrea Segre
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Po about?
November 14, 1951, the left bank of the Po river a few hundred meters from the Padua-Bologna railway bridge breaks. The tide invades the Polesine's lands in a few minutes, one of the poorest regions in Italy at the time. Thousands people, men, women and children flee while the water remains stagnant for months between the houses and the countryside. Today, 70 years later, the children of that time remember those months immortalized by the films perfectly preserved in the Istituto Luce's archives.
Who directed Po?
Po was directed by Andrea Segre.
How long is Po?
Po has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
What genre is Po?
Po is a Documentary film.
Where was Po produced?
Po was produced in Italy.