Yes, the director Matteo Troncone lived for 5 years in is 1985 VW Vanagon and also in a tent in Chiaia, Naples to complete the project.
Indeed yes. Matteo Troncone is the writer, director, editor, producer, cinematographer, narrator, colorist and even wrote and performed two original tracks for the film.
Yes. Most of the film was shot on a 2009 Canon HV40 (mini dv tapes) which Matteo paid $700 for. Subsequent B-roll footage was shot on a 2009 Canon 7D, purchased for $1300.
And yet the film looks beautiful.
"If you know how to shoot and what light works with the camera, even a cheap one, you can "arrange" it well."
