We are delighted to share a new milestone in the “The Wool Ways” project: the two documentaries dedicated to the ancient transhumance routes in central and southern Italy will be broadcast on RAI 3 as part of the GEO programme. We have in fact just finalised the agreement for the broadcast of “The Wool Ways in Puglia e Molise” and “The Wool Ways in Abruzzo”, two episodes that recount the journey along the route of the Tratturo Magno, following the stories of those who still today preserve and travel this extraordinary cultural heritage. For us, this is a highly valuable […]

On 28 December, at Castel del Monte, we experienced a special moment: the first public screening of the documentary “The Wool Ways in Abruzzo”. A symbolic location for the project, where we were finally able to share the work of the past few months with the local community. The screening took place as part of “Castel del Monte and the Tratturo Magno – Memory and Future of Transhumance”, an event dedicated to promoting transhumance and the historical role of the Tratturo Magno, one of Italy’s most important pastoral routes. For centuries, this ancient route has shaped landscapes, economies and relationships […]

We are delighted to share some wonderful news! Our project “The Wool Ways” was honoured at the “Il Tratturo Magno” International Literary Prize, during the Festival del Tratturo in L’Aquila held on October 25th. We received First Prize in the “Projects” category.     In the morning, a conference was held focusing on the historical, landscape and cultural aspects of the shepherd’s paths, offering a moment of reflection on the roots and future of transhumance: from the promotion of tangible and intangible heritage to the prospects for regeneration linked to these routes. In the afternoon, live readings of the winning […]

The holidays are over and for us at Kairostudio it’s time to get back to work! We have lots of new projects waiting for us. Any previews? Our documentary on transhumance along the Tratturo Magno, “Le vie della lana” (The Ways of Wool), is at an advanced stage: let’s say it quietly, for good luck, but by autumn we should have a broadcast date! In the meantime, we are already immersed in a new educational web project designed for children! We won’t reveal too much for now, but let’s just say that it will be a series that answers lots […]

Walking with them, we also walked a little inside ourselves.A year ago, in May 2024, we began filming our documentary “The Ways of Wool” (Le vie della lana). And yes, it was an adventure. But much more than we expected. When you make a documentary, you choose what to put in the frame. But everything you leave out—the smiles, the fatigue, the emotions, the aching legs—sooner or later, always comes back. And telling that story is part of the game. In this case, we traveled far and wide in a camper van, walked over 100 km, following the flocks on […]

  Sometimes life surprises us, and sometimes a choice made on the spur of the moment, following an instinct that we ourselves struggle to understand…turns out to be a revelation. During the two days of transhumance from Anversa degli Abruzzi to Chiarano, we shared our journey with some unusual travelers. People who came from France, Holland, Belgium, and Northern Italy and who had chosen to spend their vacations following Nunzio’s flock to the mountain pastures. Inspired by a short article in a newspaper, a blog post, or a friend’s story. Over the course of two days and 50 km of […]

If this photo made you scratch your head in confusion—seeing sheep on the beach instead of sunbathers and umbrellas—don’t worry, you’re not alone! Yet, until at least the 1940s, this was a common sight: shepherds would pass along the coast with their flocks during seasonal transhumance, following the route of the Tratturo Magno. For local residents, the sheep were unusual guests, appearing only twice a year when transhumance passed through. Imagine the scene: a long river of wool flowing along the shoreline for three uninterrupted weeks, sparking awe and curiosity. It wasn’t until the post-war period, with the rise of […]

This map shows the network of tratturi used for transhumance. Believe it or not, it was created in 1959! Transhumance is often portrayed as a practice belonging to a distant past, but documents like this prove just how significant it was—and, to some extent, still is—even in more recent times. Another little-known fact is that tratturi were not just simple paths. The main tratturi were five in total, each an impressive 111 meters wide—the equivalent of a 24-lane highway! These were vast infrastructures crossing Abruzzo, Molise, and Puglia, allowing millions of sheep to migrate every year. This raises an interesting […]

In our previous articles, we shared the more demanding side of being a documentary filmmaker—especially when telling the story of a practice as intense as transhumance. Fortunately, as pastoral culture teaches us, even in the hardest work, there’s always room for conviviality: encounters, laughter, lightheartedness… and, of course, plenty of good food! Between shoots, these moments were what kept us going. So, as 2025 begins, we hope to take on the new year with the same spirit as the shepherds: with the determination to reach our goals, without ever forgetting the joy of connecting with others—perhaps over a well-laid table! […]

Looking at this photo, you might think you’ve stepped onto the set of a cowboy movie: halted trains, men in wide-brimmed hats, and that unmistakable “gold rush” atmosphere. But forget high-speed train robberies or outlaw shootouts! Here, the treasure wasn’t gold nuggets or cash-filled crates… but sheep! In the 1950s and ’60s, after centuries of traveling on foot, Italian shepherds began using trains to move their flocks from Abruzzo to Puglia. It was a turning point that blended modernity with tradition, proving how transhumance has always found ways to evolve while staying true to its roots. In our documentary Le […]

To tell the story of our transhumance along the 240+ km of the Tratturo Magno, we set off armed with cameras, microphones, and geographic maps… all aboard a camper! To an outside observer, we might have looked like a film crew comfortably settled in our “mobile headquarters.” But anyone in this line of work knows the reality is quite different—comfortable is the last word we’d use! Our journey was anything but smooth. We didn’t just follow the tratturo from our vehicle; we also covered over 100 km on foot to document not one, but two transhumance migrations! As we followed […]

Satisfied Mode: ON! First-ever screening of Le Vie della Lana! In this photo, director Daniele Di Domenico, editor Matteo Santi, and composer Davide Caprelli captured themselves watching the first rough cut of Le Vie della Lana for the very first time. This first viewing was a mix of satisfaction, memories, and excitement: every scene took us back to those unforgettable days along the tratturi, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes, authentic encounters, and the slow yet vital rhythm of transhumance. Editing the documentary felt like putting together the pieces of a puzzle—every shot found its place, and each captured moment added depth […]