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A short film on memory and the beauty of handmade pasta.

Bolognese

An intimate journey into the heart of Bologna's food heritage, led by master pasta maker Alessandra Spisni as she prepares tagliatelle al ragù.

Alessandra Spisni making handmade pasta in the Apennines for the Bolognese documentary.
Alessandra Spisni making handmade pasta in the Apennines for the Bolognese documentary.

The project

Formats

Social Teasers

Made for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube.

Full recipe (12 min)

A meditative edit, guided by gestures.

Short film (4 min)

Cinematic version, festival ready.

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A plate of tagliatelle al ragù by Alessandra Spisni.A plate of tagliatelle al ragù by Alessandra Spisni.
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Crediti

Alessandra Spisni

Renowned chef and founder of VSB Bologna, she has appeared on TV shows on BBC, Netflix and RAI.

Ruggero Pini

Filmmaker and producer, with work published on Rolling Stone, WIRED and RedBull.com.

Il Primo Assaggio

Ogni storia comincia da qualche parte.
Bolognese è il primo assaggio di un’idea più grande:
celebrare la tradizione e la connessione.

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The Creators

Ruggero Pini, producer and director, is an international storyteller with experience working for brands like Ferrero, PepsiCo, and Slow Food. His passion lies in blending tradition and innovation through food narratives.

Alessandra Spisni in the Bolognese countryside, showcasing the roots of Emilia-Romagna cuisine.
Alessandra Spisni in the Bolognese countryside, showcasing the roots of Emilia-Romagna cuisine.
Ruggero Pini creating food storytelling content with an iPhone, blending tradition and innovation
Ruggero Pini creating food storytelling content with an iPhone, blending tradition and innovation

Alessandra Spisni, renowned chef and founder of VSB Bologna, has appeared on global platforms like BBC and Netflix. With over 500,000 recipe books sold, she is a passionate advocate for preserving Bolognese culinary heritage.

The Vision

Experience the beauty of tradition, the rhythms of nature, and the joy of sustainable living in an inspiring and unforgettable journey.

Celebrate Tradition

This is a tribute to the guardians of heritage, the hands that keep the past alive.

Alessandra Spisni making handmade sfoglia, a timeless craft of Emilia-Romagna cuisine
Alessandra Spisni making handmade sfoglia, a timeless craft of Emilia-Romagna cuisine
Inspire Exploration

Look beyond Bologna’s bustling streets and find inspiration in the quiet beauty of its countryside.

Discover the essence of farm-to-table living, where every ingredient has a story.

Embrace Sustainability
Alessandra Spisni in the Bolognese countryside, showcasing Emilia-Romagna's culinary heritage
Alessandra Spisni in the Bolognese countryside, showcasing Emilia-Romagna's culinary heritage
Cows and calves on an Emilia-Romagna farm, representing sustainable and local farming
Cows and calves on an Emilia-Romagna farm, representing sustainable and local farming
an abstract photo of a curved building with a blue sky in the background

Bolognese

A story of tradition, memory, and the art of handmade pasta.

info@foodstorytelling.net