The Opera dei Pupi of Palermo
by Marie-Laure Désidéri and Christian Argentino

The “Pupi” are puppets with rods which knew a considerable success in Sicily from the XIX century. The shows are inspired by medieval chansons de geste. Strange impression, in Palermo, to hear about Charlemagne and the Beautiful Angelica! Mimmo Cuticchio and his company Figli d’Arte are the heirs of a family tradition, the last virtuosos of a powerful popular art.

Documentary – 52’ – 2012
Directors : Marie-Laure Désidéri and Christian Argentino

Play Video

Legal Mentions