Ermanno Olmi Movies

Story of a retired old man who is learning what to do with himself.

"Documentary, showing workmen erecting one of the pylons and stringing up three cables which will eventually reach to Milan." - BFI

An unusual and evocative journey through the city of Milan at the beginning of the 80's, among fashion, art and everyday life.

Next to the Venice of canals, palaces and squares, in Marghera there is a modern Venice made up of factories and industries.