Molecules
Directed by
Andrea Segre

Stuck in his hometown, Venice, during the pandemic, director Andrea Segre turns the camera on the frozen city, while reminiscing about his father, a scientist and chemist, and the past.
- "Molecule strays from the classic sybarite, hedonistic depiction of Italy; Venice as captured by Segre is far more intimate. His is a depiction of a fragile lagoon, of its frayed edges – a rumination on the very fragility of life itself. Segre digs into the lie behind the idyllic, showing us the consequences of over-tourism, the crushing demands of capitalism, and the spiraling geological issues facing the water-bound city."
- "Transformed into nearly a ghost town whose lavish architecture houses secrets of another time, Venice takes on a new life in Molecules. His camera provides a rare glimpse into a city reduced to its essence."
- "An intimate, melancholy and moving story shot before and during the lockdown period."
Awards & Recognition
Official Selection
Venice Film Festival
Venice Film Festival
Official Selection
Hot Docs
Hot Docs
Official Selection
Vancouver Int'l. Film Festival
Vancouver Int'l. Film Festival
Official Selection
Göteborg Film Festival
Göteborg Film Festival