
Puglia, May 2021. A group of folk music artists decide to make a 200-km journey on foot from Torre Guaceto (Brindisi) to Santa Maria di Leuca (Lecce) along the ancient roads of the Via Francigena. A young farmer and his donkey named Bartolo join the group, creating the "Company of Wise Donkeys." The documentary is the story of a musical journey into the memory, traditions and popular culture of Salento.
Wise Donkeys was directed by Francesco de Giorgi and Giovanni Iavarone.
Wise Donkeys runs for 1h 14min, and was released in 2023.
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