Campi Flegrei

The International Film Festival of Archaeological Cinematography and Multimedia of Campi Flegrei –  September 2017, Rione Terra – Pozzuoli, Gulf of Naples, Campania and Castello di Baia, Baia, Gulf of Naples, Campania organised by Campi Lunghi.

Campi Flegrei is often called the Phlegrean Fields in English and is the site of many active volcanoes and incredible history and archaeology. This place is an archaeologist’s dream and so much more still to discover. The history dates back to Greek settlement at Cuma.

The International Film Festival of Archeological Cinematography and Multimedia of Campi Flegrei has two main objectives:-

1. Education and information for Archaeological research

2. To create a cultural center for the promotion of Archaeology in the Campi Flegrei of Campania.

Campi Lunghi  Scientific and Organising Committee formed by University academics, Archeologists, ICCROM, Soprintendenza per i Beni Archeologici, and film critics.

Event’s Partners: Journal “Archeologia Viva”, Fondazione Museo Civico di Rovereto and Corriere del Mezzogiorno.

The Events will take place at Rione Terra, Pozzuoli (NA) and the Archeological Museum of Castello Aragonese di Baia, Campi Flegrei, (NA), Campania Italy.

There will be film viewings, discussions with the producers, authors, Archaeologists, scientists as well as temporary exhibits.

At the same time other initiatives, events and guided tours specializing in Archaeology for entertainment and education will be organized in Campi Flegrei:-
Cinematography and presentations from various multimedia that will show Archaeology, history, Paleontology and Anthropology as well as works with the purpose of protection and valorization of cultural heritage are able to participate in the Event.

Two awards will be assigned: “Campi Lunghi” Award to the best movie by Audience vote and the Scientific Committee Award to the best film for promotion and protection of cultural heritage and scientific evidence.

Organizational Staff: Giovanna Burgarella-Lucio Burgarella, Rosalia Marineo- Alessia Tosi
Coordinators: Nicoa Barile – Ferdinando d’Agostino- Pietro D’orazio- Bruno Frangiapani- Antonio Tosi
Artistic Director: Corrado Ardone

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Film Festival Program

Rione Terra

9.00 a.m. Opening meeting room. Information: about Flegrean Area, Events program, Guided tours and events.

9.30 a.m. Exhibit: Underwater Archaeological Photography

8.00 p.m. Scientific Committee Presentation.
Show. In between a theatrical event: Lecture on Old Satirical Texts

Rione Terra

10.30 a.m. Mediterranean Archeological Conferences:
– From Asia Minor to Magna Greece. The Samo and Focea’s refugees.
– Italian Archeological Excursions in Turkey.

Castello Aragonese di Baia

5.30 p.m. Theatrical guided tour of Museum and artifacts. Aperitif.
Entertainment: Piero Pruneti, the “Archeologia Viva” journal director, interviews a guest.

Rione Terra

10.30. a.m. Mediterranean Archeological Conferences:
– Ionian settlement on the Campania Coast
– Migrations through the Mediterranean sea. Past and present.

Castello di Baia

8.00 p.m. Show. In between a theatrical event from a classical comedy.

Rione Terra

8.00 p.m. Scientific Committee Presentation.

Film Viewing: Last documentary in competition.

8.45 p.m. Piero Pruneti: Guest interview

9.00 p.m. Award Ceremony
“Campi Lunghi” Award (choose by Audience vote)
Scientific Committee Award (choose by Scientific Committee)
“School & Archeology” Award (the regulation on the website)

9.30 p.m. Film: documentary out of competition.

Guided Tours

The Rassegna Internazionale del Cinema Archeologico dei Campi Fregrei: Discover Flegrean Area and its cultural and landscape sources.
During the Event the following archaeological tours, divided in themes, will be available:

– WATER: Underwater Archeology. Discover the Flegrean Coast and The submerged underwater Archaeological park of Baia.

– AIR: Literature and landscape. Journey through Campi Flegrei with myths and legends.

– EARTH: Food and Wine. Discover the Flegrean Area tasting the local products.

– FIRE: Geology, Volcanology, Thermal. Dead and active, famous and unknown volcanos, fumaroles, thermal waters and bradyseism.

– MAN (the fifth element): History and Archeology. Monuments built by man through more than 2000 years.

The guided tours will be conducted by archeologists, geologists and experts.
Reservation is required. Please contact the Organizational Staff :
info@infinitytopclass.com.

Events & Shows

Solfatara – Pozzuoli
5.30 p.m. Theatrical guided tours and aperitif with geothermic cooking demonstration– (cooking underground in the steam of the Volcanic Solfatara fumaroles)

Castello di Baia
5.30 p.m. Theatrical guided tour and aperitif- (guided tour with drinks and entertainment ).

Archeological Park of Cuma
5.30 p.m. Theatrical guided tour and aperitif

Piscina Mirabilis – Bacoli
5.30. p.m. Theatrical guided tour and aperitif

Schools Program

The “School and Archeology” Award will be assign to the best documentary created by high school students using amateur equipment. The winner will be presented during the Event.