Desc: Materia: Directed by Catia Ott. How and why are new objects created? What place does craftsmanship and design have in a digital and global economy? materia originates from the desire to tell the process of creation, from the conception to the realization of objects and their importance in society. The documentary sets out to discover laboratories, shops and artistic studios in the city of Rome, underlining the importance of these activities in the urban space. Silver, ceramic, formica, stones, bronze, paper and more are the materials that are molded to give shape to ideas. Where does the inspiration come from, how does a project develop, what are the difficulties encountered along the way? Through the stories of various characters who explain how all these issues are addressed, we set off on a journey into creativity.