'Films of Sicily and Sardinia' - Recital

The 4th of January marks the anniversary of D.H. Lawrence's legendary trip across Sicily and Sardinia, narrated in his acclaimed book Sea and Sardinia

On this special occasion, Italian photographer Daniele Marzeddu will be hosted by 1000 Trades for a recital taken from his book:

Films of Sicily and Sardinia. In the Footsteps of D.H. Lawrence

Published by Edizioni Low in 2024

Original soundtrack by Michele Bertoni

Daniele has been touring since 2022 years across Italy (Rome, Florence, Bologna, Cremona, Piacenza, Venice, Cagliari & Sardinia), UK (Southend-on-Sea, Exeter, Sheffield, London, Nottingham, Milton Keynes, Northampton) Portugal (Madeira), Malta (Gozo), France (Paris) and Albania (Tirana).

From the Introduction by Simon Hill

President of the Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain

"Films of Sicily and Sardinia is both a tribute to D.H. Lawrence’s original journey (as narrated in Sea and Sardinia, 1921) across Sicily and Sardinia, and a contemporary exploration of the Sicilian and Sardinian soul, islands caught between tradition and change. While presenting a contemporary interpretation of the modern, Daniele Marzeddu’s work simultaneously provides an evocation of the timeless qualities of the islands that so captivated Lawrence, particularly the vast, mountainous terrain, the deep connection to the sea, and the enduring presence of Sardinia’s social and cultural heritage. This book showcases – in a style of which Lawrence would almost certainly have approved – the psychogeography of the two islands.

Marzeddu’s Films of Sicily and Sardinia can be seen as a continuation and evolution of this legacy. Just as Lawrence sought to reveal the soul of Sardinia through words, Marzeddu does so through film and through photography, exploring the intersections of history, landscape, and identity. While Lawrence’s work immortalised the Sardinia of theearly 20th century, Marzeddu’s films expand this narrative to include contemporary reflections on the distinct yet interconnected cultural identities of Sardinia and Sicily.

Films of Sicily and Sardinia is, therefore, an invitation to explore lands that remain as fascinating and mysterious today as it was when Lawrence first set foot on its shores in 1921."

From The Depth of Field

A Master of Arts in Cultural heritage from the University of Venice, Daniele Marzeddu is an award-winning photographer, filmmaker and writer, boasting international publications in the areas of culture, history and languages. His interests range from the legacy of cultural memory to the intersections of music and contemporary life, from the collective unconscious to multiculturalism.