Around Zabriskie Point in Rome: sonic landscapes meet Antonioni’s

Around Zabriskie Point: archival film and live sound in Rome

Around Zabriskie Point is a multidisciplinary project that pairs the screening of previously unseen film material with a live musical score. The centerpiece is a color Super8 road movie shot between 1968 and 1969 during location scouting for Zabriskie Point, preserved in family archives and now presented as an important piece of cinematic heritage.

• Date: 13 May 2026
• Venue: Largo Venue, Rome
• Performers: Enrica Fico Antonioni (narration), Mauro Tiberi (bass, vocals), Alex Marenga (guitars, electronics), Gianluca Bacconi (piano, organ), Ga-Re i (drums, vocals)

The program centers on rare Super8 sequences filmed by the director and his collaborators during US scouting trips. These direct, atmospheric images — showing places such as Las Vegas and Death Valley — provide valuable insight for those interested in film preservation and history.

The live music expands the visual experience rather than merely accompanying it. Drawing on psychedelic rock, electronics and improvisation, the score establishes a continuous interplay between sound and image, turning archival footage into a contemporary sensory encounter. This approach is particularly relevant for museum programming that wants to bridge film heritage and live performance.

Museum audiences and archive professionals will find the event a compelling example of how visual heritage can be reactivated through performative formats, opening new interpretative possibilities. For ticket and schedule details, check the organiser’s official channels.