In Siponto, among dust, tools, and focused gazes, a day of excavation becomes an opportunity to tell not just the story of an archaeological site, but of a profession.

Excavation Diary. Archaeologists in Siponto is an observational documentary that closely follows the daily work of archaeologists, highlighting the effort, precision, and care— alongside the ordinary humanity—of those who bring history back to light.

Through the story of the site, the archaeologist’s profession takes shape, emphasizing the role of public archaeology as a civic practice, a dialogue with the territory, and a tool for social restitution. Without rhetoric or mediation, the film unfolds in the real time of a working day, listening to the language of gestures and revealing the relationship between people and land, between science and community. A quiet yet meaningful narrative.