The Age of Swordfish

In this captivating 1954 anthropological documentary, audiences are granted a rare glimpse into the fascinating world of traditional swordfish fishing practices through the lens of director De Seta. This documentary stands as an invaluable historical record, as the unique method documented by De Seta would cease to exist by just two years later, in 1956. As the film captures the intricate process and the close-knit community involved in this demanding craft, viewers are immersed in a world that combines both maritime adventure and cultural insight. By preserving these now extinct practices on film, De Seta's documentary offers a poignant exploration of the human connection to our environment and the evolution of traditional skills in the face of modernization.