Summer 2006. Marchers set out from Venaus in the Susa Valley and arrived in Rome, some 800 km and 8 days later. The aim of the NOTAV coalition trek was to explain why it is against the High-Speed Train project. Along the way, the dauntless merry marchers crossed other towns and met other people travelling the same road, like the two civil coalitions NOPONTE and NOMOSE. On arrival in Rome, they delivered a cartload of appeals to the Italian Parliament. This is the story of a contagious utopia that originated from a mountain village and spread across the country, firing the hopes of citizens seeking a sense of community and participation.
Il cartun d'le ribelliun
Localized Title
[The cart of rebellions]
Genre
Documentary
Country
Italy
Year
2008
Duration
85'
Production Companies
Djanetfilm, Collettivo Don Quixote
Languages
Italian
Director's Notes
Director's Notes
«While working on Indiani di valle I had the chance to learn at first hand about the problems affecting the Susa Valley. Following the experiences of the marchers in this new film, I wanted to bring out the cohesive forces that make people so different in age, attitude, education, and political leanings want to unite on a journey that, in essence, gives them a political platform for voicing their opinions on controversial issues like protecting the environment, defending public goods, and grassroots democracy».
Activism
Activism
Whether in a small setting or a large one, whether in one's own city or on global stages, whether working alone or as part of large movements, those who have rallied together in recent years to protect the planet have shown strong commitment.
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