Terra
a documentary film by Kevin Merz
Switzerland 2012; HD; o.v. Italian; sbt. English; 50’,
Festival & Awards
47. Solothurner Filmtage, Switzerland 2012
Synopsis
Stefano Terranova died on September 11, 2009, crossing the railroad tracks during a storm at the train station “Paradiso”. Shaken by the loss of his close friend “Terra”, director Kevin Merz decided to make a film. Terra was a unique young man, sensitive and at times radical with his views. He was a gifted artist; sadly he also become heavily drug addicted. Through the story of Terra the audience gains an intimate glimpse into a subculture of a provincial town of Switzerland. Terra is a moving reflection on friendship, addiction, and youth.
Credits
Directed by:
Kevin Merz
Editing:
Samir Samperisi and Kevin Merz
Production:
Amka Films Productions, RSI-Swiss Television, SRG SSR Idée Suisse, Junk Shop
