In Sicilian folklore, there is a series of stories passed down by the cantatorie (storytellers) that feature a character referred to as a "Giufà". A Giufà is often represented as a foolish young boy that is ignorant to the ways of the world around him. Mischievous, yet innocent, the young fool's missteps and misunderstandings are typically, and comically, rewarded through his curious demeanor and naivety.

 

Shot on Kodak Vision 3 7203/50D Super 8mm film stock in and around Santa Fe, New Mexico. Processed and scanned at CineLab in Massachusetts. Filmed on a Canon 814 Auto Zoom Super 8mm camera.

 

Poetry is inspired by the work of Pablo Neruda, modeled after "The Book of Questions".