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CAM - summer 2011
Location:: Triscina di Selinunte, Castelvetrano (TP)
For a month and a half, beginning on July 19th, CAM – Campus Archaeological Museum, the Sicilian headquarters of the non-profit Kepha Foundation, hosted evening events such as the International Archaeological Film Festival of Selinunte, the projection of films and documentaries, modern and classical music concerts as well as other cultural events.
July 19, the opening evening of CAM - Summer 2011, with the presentation of wines from the agricultural firm PLANETA, the exhibition of antique bells from the Virgadamo di Burgio iron foundry and the personal paintings of Paolo Di Rosa - Nuovi Cromatismi
July 22, the presentation of "Efebocorto Film Festival for youth", an event aimed towards students, in its 6th edition, sponsored by the Cipolla High School of Castelvetrano, promoted by Professor Ensalba Messina - and which the Kepha Foundation supported for the second year in a row.
July 29, the opening of the series of documentaries, whose theme was the sea, overseen by Dottoressa Angela Accardi. The event was promoted in collaboration with the Superintendence of the Sea of Palermo, the Fondation du Festival Mondial de l'Image sous Marine e del Centre Culturel Français de Palerme e de Sicile
July 30 Towards Ithaca, lights, music, and songs composed by young artists Giuseppe Giacalone and Gaspare La Rocca and performed by a group of musicians and singers directed by the two songwriters.
August 4, in CAM’s courtyard, the International Archaeological Film Festival of Selinunte was inaugurated, “Premio Selinon”, an event sponsored by the Kepha Foundation with the patronage of the Regional Department of Sicilian Culture and Identity, the District Department of Sicilian Cultural Heritage and Identity, and thanks to the collaboration of Dr. Caterina Greco, Director of Services, Archaeological Park of Selinunte and the Cave of Cusa “Vincenzo Tusa".
August 4, in the afternoon an antique car rally was held with the participation of numerous epoch vehicles, some of which of notable value, belonging to members of historic car clubs of Trapani and Sciacca
August 6, this evening’s festival event took place within the Baglio Florio, in the Archaeological Park of Selinunte, an enchanting architectural context which contributed towards the creation of an pleasant evening
August 7, the closing evening of the Festival, during which the film AN ENIGMA OF ANCIENT ROME by Tricia Lawton was named winner and to which the vast audience present gave its vote as its preference over other films in competition. The Selinon 2011 prize was handed personally to the Director of the International Archaeological Film Festival of Rovereto, to be delivered to the winner. Also present at the event was Prof. Giovanna Errante Parrino, Deputy Mayor of the City of Castelvetrano - Selinunte (photos by Ino Mangiaracina)
August 9, CAM was all about music and fun thanks to the group Ensemble Selinus, formed by several musicians and a singer who performed their originally composed pieces, music and songs from their dvds "La rotta dei Fenici" and "Veni cu mmia"
August 12, projection of films from Fondo della Fondation du Festival Mondial de l'Image Sous Marine di Antibes, and by documentary filmmaker Riccardo Cingillo
August 18, an initiative of the City of Castelvetrano – Selinunte, the conference “Fuochi di Gioia” , was held on the theme of the ancient art of pyrotechnics. At the conclusion of the presentation, the string quartet Kemonia held a classical music concert entitled “The Music of the Fuochi di Gioja”.
August 19, on this final evening of the month’s events dedicated to cinematography, the documentary film/interview on Selinunte, created by TRS journalist Michele Termine, was projected. The filming of the documentary took place in the archaeological park of Selinunte and the Caves of Cusa, displaying the area’s most famous monuments, illustrated and given a historical description by the director of the park Dr. Caterina Greco.
August 23, in the suggestive setting of CAM’s stadion, the second edition of the Agoni Selinunti competition was held with support from the Municipality of Castelvetrano. This year’s event, in addition to the dedication of Prof. Mariagrazia Filardo, enjoyed the collaboration of FIDAL of Trapani.
Festival internazionale del cinema archeologico di Selinunte
Periodo: 4-7 agosto 2011
giovedì 4 agosto Sagalassos: gli ultimi Romani
E' l'unica delle sette meraviglie del mondo ad essere ancora in piedi oggi. 5 milioni di tonnellate di pietra accatastate per 146 metri di altezza, ben 4.500 anni fa! La Grande Piramide di Cheope è la costruzione faraonica più alta, più grande e più enigmatica. Dopo 45 secoli il mistero è ancora intatto: come venne costruita? L'architetto francese Jean-Pierre Houdin ha cercato di trovare una soluzione a questo enigma per 10 anni. Ha analizzato e studiato il monumento con l'occhio dell'esperto, come se avesse intenzione di ricostruirlo lui stesso. Oggi, alla fine del suo lavoro di ricerca e grazie all'aiuto della tecnologia ci sta offrendo una soluzione rivoluzionaria. Che sia riuscito a trovare una spiegazione al mistero della Grande Piramide di Cheope?
Carvilio, un enigma dall'entica Roma Roma imperiale, tra il I e il II secolo d.C. Un giovane nobile muore all'improvviso e poco dopo sua madre lo segue nella tomba. Nell'estate del 2000 viene scoperta per caso alla periferia di Roma una tomba con due sepolture in marmo in cui c'erano corpi ben conservati e alcuni manufatti speciali. Questo film è un poliziesco che vuole scoprire chi fossero queste due persone, la loro condizione sociale e il loro stile di vita e soprattutto perché furono conservate in un'epoca in cui la maggior parte dei cittadini veniva cremata. Ugarit: un'impronta nella storia dell'umanità La Siria ebbe un ruolo fondamentale nella storia dell’umanità. Verso la fine del IV millennio i Sumeri inventarono la scrittura… 1500 anni dopo, un altro popolo del nord della Siria ideò un nuovo sistema di scrittura. Con solo circa 30 segni, la scrittura sarebbe diventata un gioco da ragazzi… L’alfabeto più antico venne scoperto nel 1928 nel sito di Ougarit, la capitale del regno Ougarit.
Nemi, il mistero sommerso del lago Cosa ci facevano due navi lunghe oltre 70 metri e larghe 25 in un piccolo lago della provincia di Roma? Chi le fece costruire? Perché furono distrutte? Il film vi accompagnerà in un viaggio alla scoperta dell'incredibile storia delle navi di Nemi dell'imperatore Caligola che ne ordinò la costruzione, e di uno strano fenomeno di sincretismo religioso che a Nemi, vide fondersi le figure della dea Diana, venerata in queste terre da secoli, e di Iside, la dea proveniente dal lontanissimo Egitto. Il giardino degli Dei Niente ha influenzato maggiormente il mondo europeo delle idee dei miti dell'antichità greca. Ma l'ispirazione per questa poetica degli dei derivava anche dalla lussureggiante natura greca. Il mondo animale e vegetale sulle isole e sulla terra ferma è uno dei più multiformi che l'Europa possa offrire. Questo documentario non convenzionale si muove tra le storie affascinanti della mitologia e i fatti della natura - un viaggio del piacere attraverso il "giardino degli dei".
I segreti del Partenone (fuori concorso) Come hanno fatto i Greci, a tagliare, trasportare ed assemblare i 13.400 pesantissimi blocchi di marmo di cui è fatto il Partenone? Il primo documentario realizzato con la partecipazione dell'equipe internazionale degli specialisti del tempio. Questi ultimi hanno messo disposizione i loro archivi filmici e fanno parlare le pietre di questo monumento dove tutte le conoscenze della Grecia antica-artistiche , matematiche, politiche, erano depositate come in un libro... Assegnazione del Premio "Selinon 2011" Per informazioni: Tel. 06.4872230 Soggiorni in convenzione: - Triscina di Selinunte: Residence Triscinamare (0924.84082) Selezione filmati Dario Di Blasi Download locandina dell'iniziativa
Stolen History, from Oblivion to Recovery 1861 – 2011
Date: May 8th, 2011 On Sunday, May 8th at CAM – Campus Archaeological Museum, the Sicilian headquarters of the Kepha non-profit Foundation at Triscina- Selinunte, Castelvetrano (Trapani), the conference “STOLEN HISTORY, FROM OBLIVION TO RECOVERY 1861 - 2011" was held, with a great public turnout.
The conference opened with greetings from the President of the Kepha Foundation, Patrizio M. R. Benvenuti, to the authorities present, to the speakers and to the public, pointing out the reasons which motivated Kepha to organize this encounter dedicated to the theme of the recovery of stolen works of art, a conference whose participants included noteworthy persons committed to the difficult task of recovery of works of art which have “disappeared”, and which, thanks to the tireless efforts of the authorities in charge, are now being restituted to our country.
Italian Ministry for Cultural Patrimony and Activities
Message of Under Secretary Francesco Maria Giro, on the occasion of the conference “Stolen History, from Oblivion to Recovery *1861 – 2011*” The commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the proclamation of Italian Unity is not only an occasion to rediscover the roots of our national identity but also an opportunity to reflect upon the immense historical, artistic, cultural, and landscape patrimony which constitutes the uniqueness and peculiarity of our nation in the world. A patrimony often compromised in the past by neglect and abandonment which have consequently caused degradation and impoverishment of that which could correctly be defined as our “petroleum”.
Francesco Maria Giro
March 1- 2 at CAM – Student sports competition, 2011 Period: March1-2, 2011
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Event, March 2
On the 1st and 2nd of March, the provincial cross-country race of the Student Sports Games 2011 was held at CAM. The Italian Athletic Federation (FIDAL) considered the CAM structure suitable for this competition which included over 400 participants from junior high and high schools of the province of Trapani. The students and their chaperones were offered a snack and beverage in our cafeteria. The winners of the various categories were awarded a medal and a plaque, presented to them by FIDAL representatives.
Summer at CAM – from Fiction to Documentaries and more......
Date: july - august 2010
In the splendid setting of CAM, in Triscina Selinunte, Castelvetrano, each Tuesday and Friday from July 20th to August 22nd, a series of initiatives were held, such as lectures on cultural themes, screening of historical films followed by cultural commentary, archaeological documentaries and other artistic events. Admission to the events was free of charge, and spectators enjoyed a pleasurable and relaxing atmosphere, immersed in the countryside on the margins of the road which connects Castelvetrano to Triscina.
July 20 - From Sicily to Trentino, stories of "vines" and of wines – Inaugural evening
July 23 - Selinunte raccounts: Cartagine in flames
July 27 – Film projection: “Troy”
July 30 – Cialoma
August 3 – The author of the Odyssey
August 6 – How to be Sicilian?
August 8 - Fireworks – “Fires of Joy”
August 10 - The siege of Siracuse
August 13 – The sea of the Phoenicians
August 17 - Mothya
August 22 - Presentation of CAMCANTIERE 4 and of the project ”Ancient Poggioreale, the Memory of the Stones”
Book presentation: “The Caves of Cusa and Selinunte”, by Sebastiano Tusa.
At the close of the 2009/2010 year of the Lions Club of Castelvetrano, in the headquarters of CAM - Campus Archaeological Museum, the book on the Caves of Cusa by Professor Sebastiano Tusa was presented in the presence of local authorities and a numerous public turnout. The President of the Lions Club of Castelvetrano Dr. Sebastian Luppino, opened the meeting which was followed by the intervention of Dr. Joseph Camporeale who spoke on the topic of Environment and Resources in the colonial project of Selinunte, and the participation of Professor Sebastiano Tusa, author of the book The Caves of Cusa and Selinunte.
In the course of the afternoon Patrizio Benvenuti, President of the Kepha Foundation, greeted and thanked the guests and, in particular, Dr. Luppino, for having chosen our structure for the festivity commemorating the beginning and the conclusion of his tenure. Download event program
School Volleyball – the First CAM Trophy
The Kepha Foundation, through C.A.M. – Campus Archaeological Museum - whose shared commitment toward the educational and training aspects of competitive high school sports which the High School of Castelvetrano has pursued for many years, in collaboration with the Scholastic Sports Center of the same high school, promoted the “First CAM Trophy” mixed volleyball tournament between classes of the first and second level grades of higher educational institutions for the scholastic year 2009/2010.
The tournament was held from April 20th to May 11th and concluded with an awards ceremony for the winning team at CAM headquarters in Triscina, Selinunte.
Round table - Selinunte RecountsDate: May 5, 2010
In collaboration with the
This initiative was a follow-up of the event presented to the Mediterranean public in 2009: “The Memory of the Stones – Selinunte, Possible Visions” , an exhibit created by architect Pier Paolo Raffa who recounts the city of Selinunte through antique images and photographs. Possible visions, images of what could have been the antique prestige of this city, affined to the sea, daughter of the sea: an attempt to imagine a place and its community just before its decline. In this conference other stories were elaborated in order that the city and its history may become better known and no longer forgotten, even in terms of its recent past, an example of this being the photo chosen for the event’s poster which depicts the paved road which leads to Marinella from Castelvetrano.
“The rediscovery of ancient ports. The results of recent archaeological research”Dates: March – May 2010
The School/Superintendence of the Sea Project in which the Kepha Foundation collaborated, offering its headquarters on the grounds of CAM - Campus Archeological Museum of Triscina, Selinunte, a proposal for scholastic education on problems regarding the historical-archeological patrimony lying or recovered offshore and which offer testimony to the ancient peoples driven, by various forces, to migrate from one bank of the Mediterranean to another. The project provided for a series of training lessons for the teaching staff of 1st and 2nd level public secondary schools in the provinces of Palermo and Trapani for the 2009/2010 academic year and the creation of teaching aids able to capture the attention of young students as well as the many nautical experiences aimed at students.
First phase: training lessons for the teaching staff. The lessons were conducted by distinguished scholars and regarded data relative to recent archaeological examinations aimed at individuating the structure of ancient ports with particular reference to a broad chronological period extending from the Punic epoch to the late-Roman era. An instructional lecture was dedicated to ancient Mediterranean navigation. The conferences were held on the grounds of CAM - Campus Archeological Museum of Triscina, Selinunte – Castelvetrano (TP) for schools of the Province of Trapani, at 4:00 p.m. the first scheduled day, the second day was dedicated to teachers coming from schools within the Province of Trapani. A certificate of participation was given to all teachers present.
CALENDAR:
André Laronde – March 16-17 – The ports and docks of Libia G. De Guidi - C. Monaco – March 23-24 – Historical and morphological evidence of the rapid submersion occurring in the late-Holocenic period on the west coast of the island of Lipari – the role of geological factors in the antique port system of Catania Vlado Zoric – March 30-31 – La Cala and the port of Palermo David Blackman-M.Costanza Lentini – April 13-14 – The arsenal of Naxos in Sicily. Results and prospects of research. Gioacchino Lena – April 20-21 – Ports and docks of south-west Sicily Ammiraglio Sq. Claudio De Polo– April 28-29 – The antique navigation in the Mediterranean Alessandra Ricci – May 3-4 – Recent excavations in the Byzantine port of Istanbul
Second phase: Educational workshop The second phase of the project involved the production of a map of known and presumed port facilities and whose possible risks to archeological sites and artifacts will be evaluated and reported. This document paper will be prepared based upon a survey of archaeological evidence either already identified or to be identified with their respective georeferential positioning on cartographic means An identifying chart will be elaborated signaling all information as to function, geological dating, possibility of evaluation and risks relative to each recorded artifact. Following this will be a phase of linking card and paper to arrive at a finished product consisting in a WIKI, i.e., a multimedia product to be emitted and managed on the Web and made part of scholastic institutions, possibly enhanced with the creation of a link added to the website of the Superintendence of the Sea in order to make the best use of these means of publication and publicizing.
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