castelporziano ostia dei poeti

The film recounts the First International Festival of Poets, which took place on the beach at Castelporziano in 1979. It intertwines this festival with important and unsettling events in Italy during the late 1970s, including the proximity to Pasolini's murder and an offshore oil spill that occurred at the same time.

Featuring prominent poets such as Allen Ginsberg, Yevgeny Yevtushenko, Amiri Baraka, and Alberto Moravia, the documentary provides a glimpse into the artistic and political climate of the era. It offers insights into how poetry and performance intersected with the social issues of the time. This film will appeal to those interested in poetry, documentary filmmaking, and the historical context of 1970s Italy.