Sacro GRA

In Gianfranco Rosi's latest documentary, he explores the often overlooked lives of individuals inhabiting Rome's Grande Raccordo Anulare (GRA)—a vast ring road system that encircles the city. Over a two-year period, the director traverses this labyrinthine infrastructure in a minivan, revealing the hidden worlds and potential futures concealed within its peripheral confines. As Rosi delves deeper into the GRA's enigmatic expanse, he uncovers a diverse array of characters and fleeting encounters that weave together the complex fabric of contemporary Rome. Among these stories are a nobleman from Piemonte and his college-student daughter, who share a modest living space in a modern apartment building situated along this constantly shifting urban landscape. Through poignant, intimate portraits like this one, Rosi's documentary offers an insightful and empathetic exploration of the lives unfolding on the periphery of a bustling metropolis.