Ermanno Olmi Movies

In the 18th Century, in Bohemia, a government surveyor meet a priest during a lunch and remained intrigued by him. Years later, in a stony valley,...

A young man has a renewed interest in his girlfriend when he takes a job that separates the two.

The aging, conservative population of a small, sleepy village in the Italian Alps are surprised to see that a former French professor has settled...

Based on the diary Pope John XXIII kept between the ages of 14 and 18, his lifelong concern for tolerance, the underprivileged, and world peace is...

The construction near Syracuse of factories for the manufacture of chemical products for agriculture and other applications.

The film is the personal story of a protagonist of our times and traces Carlo Martini's actions and thoughts, as he has remained faithful to its...

Two middle-aged men work as caretakers on an isolated dam construction site high in the snow-capped Italian Alps. When one of them leaves for the...

The Lady (or Signora) of the title is a mysterious matron who lives in a crumbling mansion. Six catering trainees are brought to the castle upon its...

A documentary made with archive footage and photographs alternating with recent film footage; the choice of texts is taken from Mario Rigoni Stern,...

Live performance from Oper Leipzig, 26 November 2005.

Three years of filming across Italy, from Mont Blanc to the island of Lampedusa, have resulted in this short film. The aim of this universal event...

An Italian professor seeks refuge in the quiet, peaceful ruins of an old building.

Made to celebrate the centenary of the Galleria, the film traces its history from Giuseppe Mengoni's design, with its architectural and lighting...

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

After a big flood some Calabrian children are sent to Milan.

Documentary about sustainable agriculture and food.

In the vast industrial spaces of the Pomodoro Foundation, Jannis Kounellis is preparing the installation for his "One-Act Play." A humble art, made...