Cogne: a town characterised by the mountains, the people and the mine. These elements come together in a documentary about an invaluable resource: memories. The mine did not represent just the workplace for almost all the families in Cogne, but also an integral and vivid part of their history and family life; it was the mine that saved them from war and poverty in the past, which allowed them to raise their children and grandchildren and construct their houses. The highest mine in Europe dominates the town from above, at an altitude of 2500 metres. However, with the end of the mining concession, it risks being closed down forever. This sense of loss has a profound effect on the people, because closing it means cancelling their origins, while defending it means preserving their identity.
Director
Valeria Allievi
She was born in Milan and studied Architecture at the city’s polytechnic. She started her career as a fashion-film producer and a fashion-show director. She became the director of Italy’s Fashion TV until her love for the mountains, climbing and mountaineering led her to move to Valle d’Aosta. As a professional director, she works with the Cervino CineMountain Festival; she is also a lecturer at the European Institute of Design. Her films include "Un Menestrel" (2010), "Karl" (2009).
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