The Genesis Of Marshy
2023
Italy
9 min, colour
A film by TiMo
Written by Eugenio Tibaldi
Photography by Lorenzo Morandi
Set between a hypothetical historic center of provincial Italy and a nameless industrial zone, the film explores the solitary construction of a space of balance amid the conflicting impulses of human nature. Fiction emerges as the only means of engaging with existence, offering a way to forgive ourselves and dissolve the boundaries between wonder and disaster. Suspension becomes the lens through which we endure the torment of reality, inviting us to reconcile with its contradictions and complexities. A solitary endeavor, accompanied by words carved into the collective memory, forever in conflict between an oppressive past and nostalgia for the future.
The film was conceived during the creation of MARSHY, an environmental artwork by Eugenio Tibaldi, curated by Marcello Smarrelli. Commissioned for the 20th edition of the Ermanno Casoli Prize, it was realized at EMC FIME in Castelfidardo, Italy.
Architetture dell’isolamento
2021
Italy
12 min, colour
A film by TiMo
Written by Eugenio Tibaldi
Photography by Lorenzo Morandi
Born during the Covid era, the film explores isolation as a breeding ground for parallel worlds, reflections of our deepest urges. Set within the eponymous installation, it transports us to feral, dystopian landscapes, stripped of all social pretense, shaped into barriers by a mind corroded and self-imposed in seclusion. Here, the abyss of passion mutates into obsession, consuming existence until it is utterly erased.
The project took shape during the preparation and realization of Architectures of Isolation, an exhibition curated by Angel Moya Garcia and hosted at Tenuta dello Scompiglio in Capannori, Lucca.
Informal Inclusion
2024
Italy, Malta
12 min, colour
A film by TiMo
Written by Eugenio Tibaldi
Photography by Lorenzo Morandi
Migrations, and the intricate economic and social forces that shape them, lie at the heart of this short film, revealing the fragile and shifting boundary between necessity and acceptance. A constant parallel with animal movements invites us to reflect on migration as an elemental force of life itself—an instinct woven into the fabric of all living beings, long before it became a human need.
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TIMO productions
TIMO was born from the encounter between Eugenio Tibaldi and Lorenzo Morandi, who began collaborating in 2019 and, in 2024, founded a small independent production company.
TIMO’s work is deeply rooted in the distinct visions and sensibilities of its two founders. Through the creation of docufilms and short films, TIMO aims to provide tools for analyzing the social and conceptual dynamics of contemporary society.
Eugenio Tibaldi
Eugenio Tibaldi (Alba, 1977) lives and works in Turin. His research is drawn to borders—both geographical and sociological. A significant part of his practice focuses on liminal spaces and informal dynamics that exist at the margins of society. Operating within these uncertain and shifting territories, Tibaldi engages in a process-driven approach that, when applied to artistic research, reveals alternative aesthetics. His keen understanding of social contexts and the sensitivity with which he involves local communities allow his works to foster a renewed sense of identity and cohesion within the environments he engages with.
www.eugeniotibaldi.com
Lorenzo Morandi
Lorenzo Morandi (Modena, 1985) lives in Alessandria. His photography, centered on portraiture, explores the relationship between individuals and their environment, seen both as a physical space and a psychological dimension. Each subject is placed in dialogue with their surroundings, amplifying their presence while revealing their vulnerabilities. His visual research moves between balance and tension, opening pathways into deeply personal and introspective narratives.
www.lorenzomorandi.com