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  • The Age of Swordfish

    Directed by Vittorio De Seta • 1954 • Italy

    Vittorio De Seta’s rhythmic editing adds drama to this chronicle of a Sicilian spearfishing expedition.

  • Orgosolo’s Shepherds

    Directed by Vittorio De Seta • 1958 • Italy

    The striking landscapes of rural Sardinia provide the backdrop to this lyrical look at the hardscrabble lives of the region’s shepherds in winter.

  • Fishing Boats

    Directed by Vittorio De Seta • 1958 • Italy

    The unpredictable nature of the sea governs the world of Sicilian fishermen as they work, rest, and seek refuge from a storm.