As winter approaches and the seasonal drought hits his small business, Massimo Trasatti – a lifelong farmer living with his 90-year-old mother on Villa Sirena’s farm – discovers in the newly found free time an opportunity to spend time with his family.
Into Hibernation
Raffaele Trasatti
Italia, Regno Unito 2025
11′
Direction
Raffaele Trasatti is an emerging filmmaker based in Newcastle Upon Tyne (UK) and Milan (IT). His short film, “Into Hibernation”, explores themes of family and the value of time through a visually striking and emotionally resonant narrative embedded in the craft of observational filmmaking. Trasatti utilises his unique “insider” perspective to capture subcultures with authenticity and emotional depth.
His works have been screened at festivals internationally, obtaining BIFA/CSA/Grierson-qualified status and receiving two RTS North East and The Borders Awards nominations. His latest documentary short, A Game to Remember, explores the nuances of male grief within the North East’s sporting community. Driven by a passion for thought-provoking, cinematic storytelling, Raffaele is currently developing more projects that continue to explore the complexities of the human experience.
