CIAO
2010-2011
Video loop 4,30 min.
The movie is a continuous loop projection where one cannot distinguish the beginning and the end of the movie. A woman descends from a train and proceeds toward a man who is waiting for her.They meets and embrace each other joyfully. The camera turns and we find both characters sadness. The characters then begin to separate,and the woman goes back into the train. The final effect of the movie is a continuous succession of strong emotions that develops between the absolute happiness of the meeting and the inevitable sadness of the goodbyes. This work tells about these two moments, shown through the use of one of the most popular love movies clichè in order to have a stronger impact on the audience. Nevertheless, the reference is not only romantic but it also has to do with the story of many migrants and of other people that for different reasons cannot live with their loved ones and are obliged to leave again then meet again for which they already know that the departure will soon arrive.