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House of Fish

A sculpture

Synopsis

At the crossroads of art, activism, and the ocean lies the extraordinary story of Paolo Fanciuli, a humble Italian fisherman with a revolutionary vision. Known as Paolo the Fisherman, he has waged a quiet but fierce war against illegal bottom trawling - one of the most destructive fishing practices threatening marine ecosystems. Driven by years of witnessing the ocean's decline, Paolo devised a radical and poetic solution: the creation of an underwater museum—a surreal seabed installation of massive marble sculptures. These works of art serve a dual purpose: they physically block trawling nets from destroying the seafloor, and they symbolically stand as monuments to resistance and hope.
HOUSE OF FISH is a conservation documentary that blends Paolo’s intimate, personal journey with a natural history perspective on the fragility of our oceans... a cinematic ode to the sea and to those who dare to protect it through creativity and courage. By spotlighting Paolo’s efforts and the power of artistic activism, the film aims to awaken a deep emotional connection to our oceans - and inspire urgent action to save them.

Details

Year
2026
Type of project
Features
Running time
85 min
Format
DCP
Director
Santiago Burin des Roziers
Producer
Ward Trowman, Luke J. Taylor, Stefan D'Bart, Santiago Burin des Roziers
Co-Producer
James Pople
Executive Producer
Peter Rive
Editor
Filippo Mira
Director of Photography
Santiago Burin des Roziers
Composer
Thomas Cepeda
Principal cast
Paolo Fanciuli

Genre

Climate / Environment

Categories

Documentary

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Bromantics Ltd

Ward Trowman
c/o FLB Accountants LLP
1010 Eskdale Rd
Winnersh Triangle
Wokingham
RG41 5TS

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