PRODUCTIONS: A HIDDEN TREASURE OF THE APENNINES

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Paolo Sodi

SD Cinematografica

24 Min.

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The Casentino Forests Park, straddling Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna, is particularly enchanting in winter. Here, members Andrea and Alessandro have restored the basins of the ancient Molino di Bucchio, located along the Arno River. Since 2008, they have been running an aquaculture project, creating an ideal and eco-sustainable habitat for fish, where biodiversity thrives. Nicola, a Carabinieri officer in the Anti-Poison Canine Unit, also works in the park alongside his dog Titan, trained to detect poisoned baits or those found in animal carcasses. In this high-altitude microcosm, the Sanctuary of La Verna also stands, famous as the place where Saint Francis of Assisi received the stigmata in 1224 and spent long periods in isolation. Here, Fra Michele, the custodian of the sanctuary\'s archive, took his vows, and visitors can admire prestigious works of art, including terracotta pieces by Maestro Andrea Della Robbia.