The Hole

In 1961, a group of speleologists from Italy embark on an uncharted journey into the depths of the Bifurto Abyss, a staggering 700-metre-deep cave system in southern Italy. As they venture further into the unknown, the sounds of their footsteps echo through the darkness, juxtaposed with the poignant story of an elderly shepherd, who shares his final moments of life on the surface above. With virtually no dialogue and a deliberate pace, Michelangelo Frammartino's film "Il Buco" becomes an immersive observational documentary that masterfully weaves together two seemingly disparate narratives, resulting in a visceral experience that lingers long after the credits roll.