SYNOPSIS: Erika, a young archaeologist, refuses to accept the sale of the last column of the Temple of Hera Lacinia to a wealthy foreign buyer. In a landscape marked by neglect and silence, and with the help of a plan inherited from her father — a former tomb raider — she decides to carry out a bold and poetic act: to steal the column, a symbol of resistance and the defense of her identity.

ABOUT THE DIRECTOR: Antonio Cofano is a director and creative producer, as well as a founding partner of the production company Yellow, based in Milan. He obtained a Master's degree in Serial Development from the Luchino Visconti Civic School in Milan, sponsored by Netflix. He is a director of commercials and short films, and collaborates as a story-editor with Italian and European entities, both in the realm of fiction feature films and documentaries, as well as television series. His short films have been selected for internationally renowned festivals such as the Dusseldorf FilmFest and the European Film Festival.

AWARDS and SCREENINGS:

Le Cascine di Milano FilmFest (IT) - Best Short Film – Drama/Comedy

The Archaeology Channel International Film Festival (US), Capri, Hollywood – The International Film Festival (IT), Los Angeles Italia - Film, Fashion and Art Festival (IT), Mediterraneo Short Film Festival (IT), Atena Nike Award (IT), Out of competition: European Film Festival (IT)