The Italian Cultural Institute on the occasion of the exhibition “Pompeii. The immortal city” (Musée de la civilization of Québec – 18 Nov 2021 → 11 Sep 2022) presents the film by Doriana Monaco, “Agalma“.

Agalma – Italy | 2020 | 54 min | Italian | Subtitles: French
Directed by Doriana monaco.
Tuesday May 24 2022, 6:30pm
Free admission – RSVP
Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Montréal
1200 Av. du Dr Penfield

In the deceptive stillness of the National Archaeological Museum of Naple (MANN), a frenetic ferment of activity breathes new life into statues, frescoes, mosaics and finds from various eras. The documentary Agalma lovingly recounts the daily life of the museum staff who dedicate themselves to small tasks that require patience and dedication. Agalma (from the Greek “statue” or “image”) captures the timeless beauty of the museum, its breathtaking display of antiquity and the intimate and intangible network of relationships that unfold within it.