Vendemmia

An eye-opening look at the true costs of tourism
This documentary is beautifully shot and edited, and reveals what is facing the Cinque Terre region of Italy as economic, social, and political mores shift. From staggering views of cliffside vineyards to personal interviews with stakeholders in Vernazza, this film explores what most tourists never even consider--that the more they visit, bringing in much-needed revenue to municipalities, the more they inadvertently remove the authenticity of what they are visiting. "Vendemmia" features a family that has made wine by hand as their relatives had for centuries before them, and explores what happens when the present collides with the past. How can you run a sustainable business without sacrificing what makes it unique, and how can traditions merge with a global economy?

This film forced me to think about my role as a tourist, and how "leave no trace" extends far beyond camping. Watching "Vendemmia" will make you reconsider your own tourism goals--I think it's laudable to...

A beautifully executed film! A worthy and relevant tribute to the beauty and struggles of the Cinque Terre.
There are people across the world that have never heard of the Cinque Terre. There are actually people in Italy that are not familiar with this area and have never visited there. There are some of us that know and love this beautiful place, but never knew of their day to day struggles. If this is your first introduction, it will certainly pique your interest in this area. If you already have a long time love affair with the Cinque Terre, you will go away with a new respect for her people and a desire to preserve the very life of one of the most beautiful places on earth.

Thanks to the passionate message in this film, hopefully we will have a better understanding of the delicate balance needed to sustain, and perpetuate the Cinque Terre with responsible tourism. Linda T.

A fascinating world.
A fascinating, in-depth look at how life used to be and how it is today in the Cinque Terre, and how tourism and the economy is impacting this stunningly beautiful part of the Italian coastline. How can the locals keep their traditional way of life yet survive in the modern world? This film explores that very question as it talks to the artisans and small business owners, some of whom embrace tourism while others fight against catering to the hoards that arrive, every season, in their sleepy villages from all over the planet. The Cinque Terre is captured in all its beauty with some wonderful vistas and moments as this film takes you into a world you might never see again.

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