The White Quarry
Synopsis
On the island of Lipari, in the heart of the Aeolian archipelago, the vast white expanse of a disused pumice quarry stands as both a monument and a wound. The White Quarry* explores this extraordinary landscape where geology, memory, and poetry converge. Narrated by geopoet Davide Sapienza, the film weaves together the voices of former workers, local historians, and environmentalists to recall a century of industry and its toll—on the land, and on the people afflicted by silicosis. Through archival images and present-day reflections, the documentary confronts the risk of erasure: of stories, of lives, and of a landscape in flux. As the island looks to the future—with plans for a Geo-Mining Park, a Museum of Memory, or luxury tourism—The White Quarry asks a vital question: can we transform a legacy of exploitation into a vision of
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marco Mensa, Elisa Mereghetti
- Original Title
- The White Quarry
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marco Mensa, Elisa Mereghetti
Department Leadership Roster
Marco Mensa
Director
Elisa Mereghetti
Director
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What is The White Quarry about?
On the island of Lipari, in the heart of the Aeolian archipelago, the vast white expanse of a disused pumice quarry stands as both a monument and a wound. The White Quarry* explores this extraordinary landscape where geology, memory, and poetry converge. Narrated by geopoet Davide Sapienza, the film weaves together the voices of former workers, local historians, and environmentalists to recall a century of industry and its toll—on the land, and on the people afflicted by silicosis. Through archival images and present-day reflections, the documentary confronts the risk of erasure: of stories, of lives, and of a landscape in flux. As the island looks to the future—with plans for a Geo-Mining Park, a Museum of Memory, or luxury tourism—The White Quarry asks a vital question: can we transform a legacy of exploitation into a vision of
Who directed The White Quarry?
The White Quarry was directed by Marco Mensa, Elisa Mereghetti.
Who stars in The White Quarry?
The principal cast of The White Quarry includes Not specified.
When was The White Quarry released and how long is it?
The White Quarry was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of Unknown.