The film is an audiovisual poem featuring 16mm archive footage of renowned Roman ophthalmologist Benedetto Strampelli, who restored sight to the blind. Through patient testimonies and reflections on the transformative power of vision, the film reflects on the journeys of those who regained vision and the personal and professional complexities Benedetto faced in his quest to give the gift of sight.

Guca Films (Slovakia)
Supported by Creative Europe and Slovakian Film Funds

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The film is an audiovisual poem featuring 16mm archive footage of renowned Roman ophthalmologist Benedetto Strampelli, who restored sight to the blind. Through patient testimonies and reflections on the transformative power of vision, the film reflects on the journeys of those who regained vision and the personal and professional complexities Benedetto faced in his quest to give the gift of sight.

Guca Films (Slovakia)
Supported by Creative Europe and Slovakian Film Funds

Coming Soon

Iridescence est un poème audiovisuel construit à partir d’archives tournées en 16 mm du célèbre ophtalmologue romain Benedetto Strampelli, connu pour avoir rendu la vue à des personnes aveugles.

À travers les témoignages de patient·es et une réflexion sur le pouvoir transformateur de la vision, le film suit les trajectoires de celles et ceux qui ont retrouvé la vue, tout en explorant les complexités personnelles et professionnelles auxquelles Benedetto fut confronté dans sa quête de transmettre ce don du regard.

Guca Films (Slovaquie)
Soutenu par Creative Europe et le Slovakian Film Funds

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