The Bee and the Wind

2009 0h 13m IT

Drama

Synopsis

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Matteo, a young engineer, returns to the mountains of his childhood to visit his father's grave.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Philippe Leroy
Giulio
Elio Germano
Matteo

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Massimiliano Camaiti
Writers: Massimiliano Camaiti, Filippo Bologna, Filippo Bologna
Languages: Italian
Countries: Italy

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RUNTIME

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Tight 13-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 17 years ago.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Massimiliano Camaiti, shot by Michele D'Attanasio. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Andrea Farri. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Paola Freddi shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Philippe Leroy and Elio Germano carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1571206 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Massimiliano Camaiti directs. Michele D'Attanasio behind the camera. Andrea Farri scores. Paola Freddi cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Italy. Dialogue in Italian.

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1Tight 13-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 17 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Massimiliano Camaiti, shot by Michele D'Attanasio. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Andrea Farri. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Paola Freddi shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Philippe Leroy and Elio Germano carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt1571206 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.