Grieving pet owners embark on a pilgrimage in search of a second life for their beloved animal.
Alberto is Padua’s only taxidermist, and perhaps the only one in Italy to specialize in pet taxidermy. His typical client grieves for an animal from which they will not be separated, even by death. Acting as an animal undertaker, skilled technician, and part-time therapist; Alberto tangibly gives his clients the essence of what they lost. But now his craft is not enough, he is at an existential crossroads as he channels his love of the macabre into sculptures made of animal remains.
“Taxiderman” explores the poignant, poetic and sometimes hilarious truths that come to light when death is both object and subject.
“Taxidermanfollows the life and work of Dr. Alberto Michelon, Padua’s only taxidermical artist and perhaps Italy’s only taxidermist who specializes in pet taxidermy. Through her lens Rossella captures the “poignant, poetic and sometimes hilarious truths that come to light when death is both object and subject,” inviting the viewer to revisit the oft-taboo world of taxidermy with Alberto a surprisingly personable host and guide.”
“I proprietari di animali domestici in lutto intraprendono un pellegrinaggio a Padova alla ricerca di una seconda vita per il loro amato animale, per mano di un improbabile messia.”
