The Goats of Monesiglio
Observational short documentary about the lives of a Punjabi family and an Italian family as they work together to look after a flock 300+ goats and produce traditional goat cheese. Through brief observations of everyday moments, viewers gain fleeting insights into the characters' lives. With the contemporary Italian dairy industry mainly staffed by Indian labourers, this film captures a microcosm of contemporary rural Italian life – while harkening back to a traditional way of life.
Canada
Italian
Regina Premiere
Canadian Documentary - Short Form
- Concept/Story Emily Graves
- Screenplay
- Cinematography Anna Cooley
- Producer Raj Dhillon, Emily Graves, Anna Cooley
- Editing Emily Graves, Kaisa Pitsi
- Sound Emily Graves