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Èlia Gasull Balada, Matteo Norzi

The collaborative vision of Elia Gasull Balada and Matteo Norzi dwells in the liminal spaces between documentary intimacy and sensory abstraction. Blending their respective sensibilities, they craft films that transcend traditional narratives, favoring a meticulous exploration of atmosphere, ecology, and the unspoken human condition. Their work is characterized by a patient, observational lens that transforms everyday environments into landscapes of profound psychological and cultural significance, inviting the audience to inhabit the frame rather than merely view it. Their creative journey has garnered recognition on the global art-house circuit, most notably through their acclaimed project The Children of the Night, which premiered at the Locarno Film Festival. Through a rigorous commitment to formal experimentation and lyrical storytelling, Gasull Balada and Norzi continue to push the boundaries of non-fiction cinema, establishing themselves as evocative voices who document the world not as it appears, but as it is felt.

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