Pietre e mattoni

A documentary in the first-person perspective, in which director Saeid Shahparnia turns his attention to the imposing and immortal beauty of urban architecture in an exploration of the relationship between his life and the history of two cities: Qazvin, in Iran, where he was born and raised, and Rome, where he has lived for fifteen years.

COMMENTARY
The themes covered in this documentary are important and stimulating: the profound meaning of beauty and memory, the sense of belonging that each of us feels for the places that made us who we are, the necessity to preserve the past and to protect our urban heritage. What emerges is a reflection on the inseparable bond that links individual and collective identity.

DIRECTOR'S STATEMENT
Stones and Bricks is a documentary that explores the importance of preserving the history of ancient cities. For this project, I decided to concentrate on two cities with a special significance for me: Qazvin, where I was born in Iran, and Rome, where I have lived for the past 15 years. The film offers an in-depth look at the artistic and architectural importance of these two cities, featuring interviews with renowned architects, such as Massimiliano Fuksas, Mehdi and Mojabi, as well as those responsible for safeguarding cultural heritage, such as Umberto Coppi. In recounting the stories of Qazvin and Rome, I hope to inspire greater awareness and increased commitment to the safeguarding of our urban heritage.