History repeats itself every summer since 100 years ago in the American state of Utah: the salt lake of Bonneville awaits patiently the burning wheels of motorcycles and cars ready for speed world records. But the 2017 edition was special, because among the hundreds of pilots present there was also a young butcher from Olivone (a switzerland's small town with a population of 800 people), Tiziano Vescovi, who on his motorbike made in Ticino and with the support of the Blenio Valley team, he launched himself to try to conquer the coveted title: will he have done it?
For over 100 years the dry salt-lake bed in Bonneville, Utah, awaits patiently the yearly pilgrimage of motorcycles who come to try to set world land-speed records. In 2017, among the hundreds of racers present, there was also a young butcher from Olivone, a small Swiss town with a population of 800 people. Tiziano Vescovi, despite having no previous experience, has always dreamed of going to Bonneville and leaving his mark. With support from the Blenio Valley team, they prep a motorcycle and try to secure a land-speed record title.
About the Directors
Alberto Bernad Vidal attended ESCAC (Escuela de Cine y Audiovisual de Catalunya 2004 - '08) in Barcelona, graduating as a film professional and audio-visual engineering. He has been working since 2008 in the following fields: cinema, documentary and TV series. Since 2016 he has been living in Ticino with his partner and works with Primitive Films, a professional audiovisual company that he founded with Xavi Ruiz and Patrick Botticchio. He has worked as editor and assistant editor with: J.A. Bayona, Guillermo Del Toro, Sigourney Weaver, Robert De Niro
Patrick Botticchio, graduated as photographer in Ticino and moved to Barcelona to attend cinematography studies. Following his studies at ESCAC, he founded Primitive Films with Alberto Bernad and Xavi Ruiz. He returned to Ticino to follow his career as a: cinematographer, filmmaker, camera operator, and as freelancer who collaborates with RSI and other Swiss companies. His work often leads him to travel and to learn about new cultures, which drives him more and more in the field of documentary writing, with the desire to tell stories of life through the audiovisual media.
Blenio, Utah
Directed by Alberto Bernad Vidal, Patrick Botticchio
FEATURE DOCUMENTARY | 57 minutes | Canadian Premiere
For over 100 years the dry salt-lake bed in Bonneville, Utah, awaits patiently the yearly pilgrimage of motorcycles who come to try to set world land-speed records. In 2017, among the hundreds of racers present, there was also a young butcher from Olivone, a small Swiss town with a population of 800 people. Tiziano Vescovi, despite having no previous experience, has always dreamed of going to Bonneville and leaving his mark. With support from the Blenio Valley team, they prep a motorcycle and try to secure a land-speed record title.
About the Directors
Alberto Bernad Vidal attended ESCAC (Escuela de Cine y Audiovisual de Catalunya 2004 - '08) in Barcelona, graduating as a film professional and audio-visual engineering. He has been working since 2008 in the following fields: cinema, documentary and TV series. Since 2016 he has been living in Ticino with his partner and works with Primitive Films, a professional audiovisual company that he founded with Xavi Ruiz and Patrick Botticchio. He has worked as editor and assistant editor with: J.A. Bayona, Guillermo Del Toro, Sigourney Weaver, Robert De Niro
Patrick Botticchio, graduated as photographer in Ticino and moved to Barcelona to attend cinematography studies. Following his studies at ESCAC, he founded Primitive Films with Alberto Bernad and Xavi Ruiz. He returned to Ticino to follow his career as a: cinematographer, filmmaker, camera operator, and as freelancer who collaborates with RSI and other Swiss companies. His work often leads him to travel and to learn about new cultures, which drives him more and more in the field of documentary writing, with the desire to tell stories of life through the audiovisual media.
Film Info
Premiere: Canadian
Release Year: 2018
Runtime: 57 minutes
Language: Italian (English subtitles), English
Country: Switzerland