Scent of Myrtle
★ 10 · 2021 · 90m · Documentary
Francesco MATTU, a main character in this documentary, lived in various regions of Italy following his father who was a shepherd in his childhood. This outgoing and cheerful man, Francesco, once worked at the construction site, but now he settles down in Friuli. He herds sheep and produces cheese.
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