A cycle of conferences, shows and in-depth activities on topics related to science, nature and the environment. An arena for directors, journalists, men of science, artists, jurists and writers to discuss and share ideas.
THE PROGRAM OF THE XVII EDITION
Monday 26 August
5 p.m. - COGNE, Piazza Chanoux
Opening ceremony of the XVII Gran Paradiso Film Festival
“Llahié”
A performance piece involving poetry, dance and theatre on the theme of water and the observaton of nature. A duet: a man and a woman meet and form a bond. They each carve their own shape into the other's body, just as the glacier does with its valley. The latter remains connected to the glacial mass, which once shaped it; the glacier still nurtures the valley with its rivers and brooks. Inner world and the forces shaping the physical elements, the divine presence in all things: the words of Meister Eckhart echo against the backdrop of the majestic Sant'Orso Meandows and the Tribulazione Glacier, which seems so towering and yet is so fragile.
By Teatro Instabile di Aosta.
“Stambecco d’Oro Flash mob in the Sant'Orso Meadows”
A living, moving image representing the ibex, symbol of the Festival; a collective action, where everyone gets involved with colours and music. The participants will take part in an animation-effect which will be filmed, and the video screened during the award ceremony.
By the artist Anna Biancardi.
All participants will receive a baseball cap and an official Gran Paradiso National Park mantle. The first 30 to sign up will receive one free Fondation Grand Paradis Pass - the cumulative ticket granting admission to the nature and culture related sites managed by Fondation Grand Paradis.
Music parade from the village centre to Maison de Cogne Gérard-Dayné and welcome address from the authorities.
Monday to Friday
6 p.m. - COGNE, Maison de Cogne Gérard-Dayné
Green Happy Hour
After each of the events on the De Rerum Natura program an unusual and creative Green Happy Hour will be offered to the Festival audience.
Tuesday to Friday
COGNE, Maison de Cogne Gérard-Dayné
Espace Vidéo 30’. 30 minutes to discover the secrets of video editing.
Tuesday 27 August — 3.30 p.m.: An introduction to video editing interface; a general overview of the instruments; creating your own project and setting the right parameters; acquiring filmed material and converting it.
Wednesday 28 August — 4.30 p.m.: An overview of editing modes; clip selection; arranging clips on a timeline.
Thursday 29 August — 4.30 p.m.: Transitions and video effects; audio editing.
Friday 30 August — 4.30 p.m.: Final editing; colour correction; exporting and format conversion.
Tuesday 27 August
11 a.m., 3 and 5 p.m. - RHÊMES-NOTRE-DAME, Lago Pellaud
Disloc Actions – Théâtres en marche
Itinerant show performed against the splendid backdrop of Lake Pellaud of Rhêmes-Notre-Dame, featuring live theatre, music and dance performaces, to draw attention to the natural elements, particularly water.
By Teatro Instabile di Aosta
Following the 11 a.m. show the program features “Try virtual flight with Gran Paradiso drone”, offering the chance to try a virtual flight over one of the most spectacular spots of the Gran Paradiso area, using video glasses. Booking is recommended: +390165 75301.
By Byfarm
4 p.m. - COGNE, Maison de Cogne Gérard-Dayné
Question Time: your curiosities on the Parks answered
Park experts answer questions from the audience.
Opening address by Italo Cerise, President of the Gran Paradiso National Park
Participants:
Stefano Di Bernardo, President of the Julian Prealps Park;
Dario Furlanetto, Director of the Adamello Brenta Nature Park;
Riccardo Santolini, Professor of Ecology in the Department of Earth Sciences, Life and Environmental Sciences of the University of Urbino, and the President of SIEP (Italian Society of Landscape Ecology) - the Italian section of IALE (International Association for Landscape Ecology);
Massimo Sargolini, Director of the Master's programme in Planning and management of protected areas of the University of Camerino;
Michele Da Pozzo, Director of the Dolomiti d'Ampezzo Nature Park;
Pippo Gianoni, Engineer and Director of DIONEA;
Bruno Bassano, Responsible for the Sanitary Service and Research in the Gran Paradiso National Park.
Closing address by Giampiero Sammuri, President of Federparchi.
Introduces Luisa Vuillermoz. Moderator: Marco Albino Ferrari
5 p.m. - COGNE, Maison de Cogne Gérard-Dayné
Life and water in the Universe
The Festival audience meets Paolo Calcidese.
Introduces Luisa Vuillermoz.
Are there other planets similar to the Earth? Can we observe and study them? Can the close biological and mathematically elegant link existing between the Earth, the Moon and the Sun have formed elsewhere in the Cosmos? All too aware that any answer in Science is the necessary prologue to new questions, the conference will attempt to trace the relationship between life as we know it and the presence of water in the universe.
Wednesday 28 August
11 a.m., 3 and 5 p.m. - VALSAVARENCHE, Tignet waterfalls
Disloc Actions – Théâtres en marche
Itinerant show performed against the splendid backdrop of Lake Pellaud of Rhêmes-Notre-Dame, featuring live theatre, music and dance performaces, to draw attention to the natural elements, particularly water.
By Teatro Instabile di Aosta
Following the 11 a.m. show the program features “Try virtual flight with the Gran Paradiso drone”, offering the chance to try a virtual flight over one of the most spectacular spots of the Gran Paradiso area, using video glasses. Booking is recommended: +390165 75301.
By Byfarm
5 p.m. - COGNE, Maison de Cogne Gérard-Dayné
A perspective on man and nature in the work of Pope John XXIII half a century after his death.
The Festival audience meets Father Marco Malagola.
Immediately following: The secret Vatican Council. Mysteries, intrigues and power games behind the event which changed the face of the Church.
Presentation of Ignazio Ingrao's book. President Luciano Violante will take part in the debate.
Introduces Luisa Vuillermoz. Moderator: Rinaldo Marinoni.
Thursday 29 August
11 a.m., 3 and 5 p.m. - VILLENEUVE, Châtel-Argent (meeting point in the proximity of the river)
Disloc Actions – Théâtres en marche
Itinerant show performed against the splendid backdrop of Lake Pellaud of Rhêmes-Notre-Dame, featuring live theatre, music and dance performaces, to draw attention to the natural elements, particularly water.
By Teatro Instabile di Aosta
Following the 11 a.m. show the program features “Try virtual flight with the Gran Paradiso drone”, offering the chance to try a virtual flight over one of the most spectacular spots of the Gran Paradiso area, using video glasses. Booking is recommended: +390165 75301.
By Byfarm
5 p.m. - COGNE, Maison de Cogne Gérard-Dayné
The way of the wolf
Presentation of Marco Albino Ferrari's book ('La via del lupo').
Introduces Gabriele Caccialanza
Friday 30 August
Ore 11.00 e 15.00 - COGNE, Cascate di Lillaz
Disloc Actions – Théâtres en marche
Itinerant show against the scenographic backdrop of Lake Pellaud at Rhêmes-Notre-Dame, featuring live theatre, music and dance performaces, to draw attention to the natural elements, particularly water.
By Teatro Instabile di Aosta
Following the 11 a.m. show the program features “Try virtual flight with the Gran Paradiso drone”, offering the chance to try a virtual flight over one of the most spectacular spots of the Gran Paradiso area, using video glasses. Booking is recommended: +390165 75301.
By Byfarm
5 p.m. - COGNE, Maison de Cogne Gérard-Dayné
The nature of the Constitution
Lectio Magistralis by Professor Valerio Onida.
Immediately following: The constitutional reforms.
A debate between the Minister for Constitutional Reforms, Professor Gaetano Quagliariello, President Luciano Violante and Professor Valerio Onida on the topic of Constitutional reforms, the relationship between the State and the Regions and its consequences for the Autonomous Region of Aosta Valley.
Introduces Luisa Vuillermoz. Moderator: Professor Fabrizio Cassella.
Saturday 31 August
11 a.m. - COGNE, Leutta, Valnontey
A Concert in the heart of nature by Elisa Tomellini
4, 4.30, 5 and 5.30 p.m. - VALSAVARENCHE, "Le Gordze du Terré" Adventure Park (meeting point at the start of the footpath to Rifugio Chabod)
Dry canyoning
An adventurous, fun itinerary along the steep sides of the canyon formed by the Savara river. The activity merges two disciplines, climbing and canyoning. Guided by the Gran Paradiso Alpine Guides, it is carried out in complete safety. Suitable for adults and children from 8 years of age.
Booking is mandatory: +390165 75301
5 p.m.- RHÊMES-SAINT-GEORGES, Maison Pellissier
The Golden Eagle
The Festival audience meets Francesco Framarin. The image of the Golden Eagle from classical antiquity, through the Middle Ages to contemporary ornithology. The behaviour of the Eagle in the Gran Paradiso area.
5 p.m. - COGNE, Maison de la Grivola
Us and them. 100 little stories of animals
Presentation of Danilo Mainardi's book ('Noi e loro. 100 piccole storie di animali').
Introduces Gabriele Caccialanza
9 p.m. - COGNE, Maison de la Grivola
Award ceremony
Announcement and conferral of the awards assigned by the Jury of the audience and the Technical Jury, in the presence of the authorities.
The evening will be hosted by Gabriele Caccialanza and Luisa Vuillermoz and co-hosted by satirist Dario Vergassola.
Follows the screening of the winner of the XVII edition of the Gran Paradiso Film Festival.
9.30 p.m. - RHÊMES-SAINT-GEORGES, VALSAVARENCHE, VILLENEUVE, CERESOLE REALE
Screening of the winner of the XVII edition of the Gran Paradiso Film Festival