La Serenissima, the supremely serene city, is world-famous and still invisible. The only one who can explain this contradiction is a person who knows the city inside and out. Venice native Federico Povoleri shows us his home from his unique perspective and helps us see the magic beneath the endlessly photographed surface, a magic that reveals itself only to those who respect and understand the former sea-based republic. Povoleri sees his hometown in a way no else does; with his scenic photography and vivid storytelling, he has captured the feel of the unique lagoon city.
Writer/Director/Composer born in Venice in 1963. He trained as a comic book scriptwriter thanks to his friendship with and “training” under journalist and writer Alberto Ongaro. He has worked with various editorial companies and working for several years with Walt Disney Italia. Also directs and post-produces videos of operas and symphonic concerts for Teatro La Fenice in Venice. Since 2003 has collaborated with filmmaker Massimo Mazzucco composing the musical score for several of his documentaries. Povoleri teaches screenwriting at the Artistic High School of Venice.