Life Beyond the Pine Curtain - America the Invisible
Life Beyond The Pine Curtain – America the Invisible
Narrated by Joe R. Lansdale – an iconic writer and native of the region – the film gains historical and cultural depth. Through his reflections on the characters’ choices, it offers an insightful examination of life on the margins of the country’s social and economic landscape. Blending social documentary with cinéma du réel and poetic reflection, the film immersively reveals the contrast between the beauty of nature and the harshness of human existence, portraying the complex geographic and social fabric of America’s hidden heartland.
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projection time:
77 min
country/year:
Italy /2025
director:
Giovanni Troilo
original language of the film:
English
pictures:
Marco Tomaselli
editor:
Adriano Patruno
production:
Cinzia Negherbon, James Draper, Barbara Frigerio, Alessandra Sachespi / Chiarafama, Sky Documentaries
festivals and awards:
2025 – Venice IFF
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