Director’s Reel.
Massimiliano Manzo.

A documentary filmmaker and film editor registered with AMC (the National Association of Film and Television Editors), he has directed numerous travel documentaries, journalistic investigations, reportages and editorial content. He specializes in producing feature-length documentaries.

Documentary Works on Migration

A four-episode documentary series uncovering lesser-known cultural and natural treasures across the Mediterranean. Each episode explores a unique destination where history, tradition, and daily life intertwine, offering an immersive look at local communities and their deep connection to the land. Part of a European campaign of the CROSSDEV project, promoted and developed by CISP – Comitato Internazionale per lo Sviluppo dei Popoli.
Funded by the European Union's ENI CBC MED programme, CROSSDEV aims to increase the competitiveness and attractiveness of lesser-known tourist destinations by adopting and developing the experience of two Council of Europe Cultural Routes - The Phoenicians' Route and the Iter Vitis Route - in Italy, Lebanon, Palestine and Jordan.

Trailer for the documentary “Being With Refugees” produced by UNHCR and filmed in refugee camps in Lebanon and Jordan.
"Beeing with Refugees" is a documentary produced during UNHCR’s annual campaign, offering an immersive journey into the lives of refugees. Through authentic and moving storytelling, the film explores the challenges and resilience of those forced to flee their homes, highlighting the importance of solidarity and inclusion.

Some scenes from the documentary Being With Refugees, produced for UNHCR.

Scenes from the film We Need Lungs: Sebastiano Arlotta, an ultrarunner, sets out to cross the Pyrenees by running in just nine days. In this sequence, Bill, his guide and mentor, recounts how the project was born and describes the challenges they will face along the way.

The opening sequence of the film.

The Entrance to Azraq Camp.

Adib and Itab, two Syrian refugees, share their story and describe their living conditions inside a refugee camp.

Reference Interviews from Other Documentaries

Val Mastallone, nestled in the mountains of Valsesia, is a land of history, traditions, and breathtaking landscapes. In this scene, Eugenio Pol, a prominent baker, explains the bread-making process.

Trailer for the documentary Inside Damanhur: A Hidden World, distributed by Espresso Media International. The film was shot inside Damanhur, one of the world's largest magical-esoteric communities.

"Val Mastallone, nestled in the mountains of Valsesia, is a land of history, traditions, and breathtaking landscapes. In this scene, Manuela Vescia explains the sewing technique called Puncetto.

Scenes from the series Mediterranean Hidden Route, from the episode filmed in Sicily. Lorenzo Maniscalco, a ceramist and painter, shares his story and creative process.

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