Dolphin Man draws us into the world of Jacques Mayol, capturing his compelling journey and immersing viewers into the sensory and transformative experience of free-diving.It was selected to compete for the Golden Bear at the 69th Berlin International Film Festival. Narrated by Jean-Marc Barr, the actor who famously portrayed Mayol in The Big Blue, the film weaves together rare film archive from the 1950s onwards, with stunning contemporary underwater photography, to discover how the ‘dolphin man’ revolutionized free-diving and brought a new consciousness to our relationship with the sea and our inner-selves.

Sicilian Letizia Battaglia began a lifelong battle with the Mafia when she first pointed her camera at a brutally slain victim. Documenting the Cosa Nostra’s barbaric rule, she bore unflinching witness to their crimes. Her photographs, art, and bravery helped bring an end to a shocking reign of slaughter.

Dolphin Man draws us into the world of Jacques Mayol, capturing his compelling journey and immersing viewers into the sensory and transformative experience of free-diving.It was selected to compete for the Golden Bear at the 69th Berlin International Film Festival. Narrated by Jean-Marc Barr, the actor who famously portrayed Mayol in The Big Blue, the film weaves together rare film archive from the 1950s onwards, with stunning contemporary underwater photography, to discover how the ‘dolphin man’ revolutionized free-diving and brought a new consciousness to our relationship with the sea and our inner-selves.

Giunto alla XIX edizione, è questo il corso che cercavi.
Una docente professionista che metterà a disposizione tutte le sue conoscenze e il suo sapere. Un corso dove non perderai neanche una lezione perché la potrai recuperare in accordo con la docente.
Un corso teorico-pratico che ti arricchirà e ti farà conoscere persone con i tuoi stessi interessi. Una mostra collettiva facoltativa a fine corso (passata l’emergenza COVID) per mostrare i tuoi risultati.
Dove si svolge? La storica associazione Detour dal 1997 in via Urbana nel Rione Monti, un posto confortevole e attrezzato gestito con professionalità e passione da volontari della cultura e dell’arte indipendente. Un corso teorico-pratico che ti arricchirà e ti farà conoscere persone con i tuoi stessi interessi.
La docente, Patrizia Copponi, è fotoreporter dal 1980. Ha collaborato con i maggiori settimanali, quotidiani e mensili italiani ed esteri. Si occupa da decenni dell’Organizzazione di attività culturali sulla comunicazione visiva e dell’insegnamento della Fotografia. Insegna al Detour dal 2012 con dedizione e passione.

Hailed as “the Michelangelo of yoga” and considered to be one of the most important masters in the world, B.K.S. Iyengar is credited with bringing the ancient art of yoga to the modern masses. Born in Southern India 100 years ago, the legendary guru is the founder of Iyengar Yoga, a form of Hatha known for its rigorous mental and spiritual focus. Filmed before he passed away in 2014, this intimate portrait centres on Iyengar’s legacy and teachings, while illuminating the life-changing holistic methods at the core of his practice. Whether you’re a seasoned devotee or simply looking for self-care motivation, this profound film is bound to steer you on the path to mindfulness.