FILM SYNOPSIS: In 2019, in Aléria, Corsica, a team of archaeologists makes an unexpected discovery while excavating an ancient necropolis. While exploring the ground in depth, they uncovered, in the middle of dozens of Roman tombs, an important Etruscan burial site dating from the fourth century BC. Inside the funerary chamber lies a skeleton, surrounded by rich furniture.This discovery revives the interest of archaeologists for the Etruscan past of the island. The Etruscans, one of the most prosperous peoples of antiquity - but also one of the most enigmatic - dominated the center of the Italian peninsula for several centuries, but also part of Corsica.From the excavation of the tomb of Aleria, we will discover their greatness, both in art, engineering and culture. But also, we will follow the Etruscans in their decline, not having been able to face the expansion of a rising power: Rome. From the fifth century BC, the Etruscan cities succumbed one after the other, Aleria last in 259 BC.We are guided in this journey, in France and in Italy, by archaeologists and passionate historians who give life to the Etruscan people from the multiple vestiges that it has left us. Maps and 3D graphic animations bring back to life the monuments, temples and cities that marked the history of the Etruscans. ABOUT THE DIRECTOR:Former editor and cinematographer, the director Alexis de Favitski has been making documentary films for over 20 years, with a constant quest for a fluid image.His experience in editing has led him to very smooth realizations; his years as a cinematographer allow him to master different visual narratives, such as a crane, a steadycam, a multi-camera or a drone.Throughout his career, he has directed many scientific and archaeological films, infusing them with modernity.

The Etruscans, a mysterious Mediterranean civilization

In 2019, an astonishing tomb was unearthed in Corsica: it contained the remains of an Etruscan aristocrat, buried 2,500 years ago. This precious find makes it possible to advance the research on this mysterious people, who reigned on the Mediterranean during 8 centuries before our era.

Dr. Joanna Casey Introduction ETRUSCANS

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