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In an attempt to capture the essence and soul of a historic village, photography offers a precious visual window, but video adds a layer of dynamism, breath, and narrative flow that goes beyond a static shot. When I launched my photographic journey in 2010 to tell the story of Basilicata, I noticed that images alone could not contain the sounds, movements, and vibrant atmospheres of the communities. This need pushed me to experiment with the video medium and give life to the web series Postcards from Basilicata.
Abriola: Stone, Snow, and History
This third "video postcard" is dedicated to Abriola, an enchanting hilltop municipality perched at about 950 meters altitude in the heart of the northern Lucanian Apennines. Abriola is famous for its medieval urban layout featuring narrow alleys, steep local stone staircases, and ancient decorated portals testifying to the village's glorious feudal past.
With this video, I tried to document the elements that escape photography: the golden light of late afternoon caressing tile-covered roofs, details of the baronial castle dominating the town, friendly and welcoming faces of residents meeting in small squares, and that majestic silence broken only by the wind and the passing of time.
The Soundtrack as Emotional Guide
As in every episode of the project, music takes on a fundamental role. The soundtrack was selected to blend with the calm rhythms and visual contrasts of the village, creating an immersive and multisensory experience that invites one to slow down.
Abriola is part of the initial core of Lucanian postcards, which also includes:
Roberto Lacava
