GENESIS
At the far reaches of the world, some peoples continue to live according to ancestral traditions and cultures, carrying histories and knowledge passed down through the ages. Humanity shares this invisible thread, this bond that, across time and space, endlessly weaves bridges between individuals. Civilization stands here as a thoughtful observer, a living archive dedicated to shedding light on the subtleties that shape our history and our world.
This project aims to bear witness to lives, rituals, and little-known customs, revealing another vision of civilization, a humanity evolving in silence, yet profoundly enriching the common heritage. These communities are not in opposition to "modernity"; rather, they coexist with it in a subtle harmony, demonstrating a delicate balance between legacy and the present. Civilization is not merely a documentary endeavor; it is a reflection on coexistence.
What is the reality? How do ancient traditions integrate into a globalized world? How do the stories of some enrich those of others? This exploration, which will begin in Central Asia, will extend to many other regions, seeking the diversity of human experience while engaging with the transformations of our time.
A Living Dialogue:
Echoes Between Cultures
At the heart of Civilization lies not only observation but also listening and interaction. My ambition is to establish a dialogue with the peoples encountered through a shared set of questions. Universal questions about life, identity, existence, and the paradigm of the world will resonate across different communities, revealing unexpected echoes and unseen cultural bridges.
This living dialogue will explore how communities, sometimes geographically isolated, share a deeply connected vision of the world despite their differences. Civilization will go beyond the documentary lens to become a conversation across times and cultures, offering reflections on the great human questions through the voices of those who wish to share them from the most remote places on Earth to those closer to what we call today "civilization".
