Men of the Port

The documentary runs for 64 minutes and offers a unique glimpse into the world of dockworkers in Genoa, a port that has seen significant transformations due to economic and social shifts. Tanner revisits the site where he worked at the age of 22, using his reflections to illustrate the evolution of the port and its workers amid modernization and liberalization.

Tanner captures the essence of Genoa, depicting it as both beautiful and melancholic. The film addresses the decline of the port, paralleling broader societal changes in Italy. With a focus on the current state of the city and its economic climate, Tanner's work serves as a poignant commentary on the passage of time and the impact of industrial change on traditional labor.