Anguane, Songlines of Water

Anguane, Songlines of Water (2026)



Anguane, le voci dell'acqua

7.5 2026 71 min —

Director: Giovanni Pellegrini

Cast: Maria Roveran, DANIELA PERCO, GIORGIA FAVERO, AGOSTINO FORLANI, JOE SCHIEVANO

Documentary
Deep within the Dolomites and threading through the haunting beauty of the Venice Lagoon, a legend whispers of the Anguane—enchanting beings whose mesmerizing songs protect the sacred waterways. These ethereal guardians, both alluring and mysterious, watch over the ancient currents, their voices a siren’s call woven into the very soul of the landscape. From mountain streams to the tidal whispers of the lagoon, their myth endures as the timeless keepers of the water’s hidden power.

More About This Film

Anguane, Songlines of Water is an Italian documentary following the mythic figures known as Anguane, legendary guardians associated with waterways running from the Dolomites toward the Venetian Lagoon. The film connects folklore with landscapes, rivers, springs, villages, and the contemporary relationship between people and water.

Giovanni Pellegrini creates an atmospheric journey along an imagined river route, using oral traditions and observation to explore how myths can preserve cultural memories of the natural world. The documentary moves between Dolomite landscapes and the Venetian environment, emphasizing water as both geography and cultural memory.

  • Directed by Giovanni Pellegrini.
  • Runtime is approximately 70 minutes.
  • Produced in Italy in 2026.
  • The documentary was selected for the Film Festival della Lessinia.
  • The title refers to the mythical Anguane associated with Alpine and Venetian waterways.

Where to Watch

Anguane, Songlines of Water has a festival-based release profile, with wider streaming dependent on documentary distribution.