Dir. Giuseppe Petruzzellis, 62min, 2023, Italy

For six decades, Luigi Lineri has meticulously assembled 'La Ricerca', an extensive collection of stones found along the Adige river and in the Lessinia mountains in Italy. Pebbles reminiscent of enigmatic prehistoric sculptures, become a lens through which to delve into the depths of human nature. Echoing mythological imagery, his art pays homage to the struggles of early humans, shaping the narrative of our species’ evolution. Providing an unparalleled perspective on the human journey and a hopeful manifesto for our future, this intriguing essay is sublimated by some magnificent photography as well as a soundtrack by world-renowned composer Nicolás Jaar.