Synopsis

Due to chronic unemployment, as for the rest of region also the young inhabitants of the smaller archipelagos of Sardinia move increasingly to professional fishing. Here, the rediscovery of traditional fishing – with its techniques and cultures – is framed within a profound socio-cultural conflict produced by the contemporary touristic development of the island. The regional touristic industry makes of artisanal fishing – an activity based on seasonality and the reproduction of local traditions – a symbol to attract a greater number of visitors, rather than a real economic activity enabling many islanders to make a living. The Sulcis archipelago seems to escape these logics of touristic development, being thus the ideal place to present small fishery in Sardinia as a model for local and sustainable development. This is why this documentary focuses on the experiences of young fishermen from the Sulcis.