Poem di Fiuggi
In a town slowly abandoned by its youth, Poem di Fiuggi uses poetry, murals, and soundscapes to trace childhood, adulthood, and death, giving voice to Fiuggi’s spirit while confronting migration, loneliness, and gentrification.
Director Biography - Miloslava Macková
Miloslava Macková's artistic journey began in theatre. From a young age, she performed and later directed in various theatre groups, most recently with the OldStars collective in Prague. She also gained experience at the National Theatre, where she assisted the acclaimed directing duo SKUTR on their production of Dangerous Liaisons. In 2022, she founded her own artistic initiative focused on supporting the integration of children from Ukraine. As part of this effort, she led a children’s choir in Mělník composed of Ukrainian children, using music as a space for healing and connection. Over time, her creative interests expanded beyond theatre, leading her to discover a deep passion for film. She began working independently in 2023 during a stay in Sicily, where she created six short documentaries, three of which are currently in post-production. One of these films was developed in collaboration with the Sicilian production company Pomona Pictures. This year she directed and produced 8 films across Italy with international filmmakers under Cinemadamare production company.
Poem di Fiuggi blends poetry, murals, and soundscapes to tell the story of a town slowly emptied by its departing youth. Each mural symbolizes a stage of life, childhood, adulthood, and death, and gives voice to Fiuggi’s enduring spirit. Through these voices, the film explores themes of migration, loneliness, and gentrification.