“With its 8000 years of history, Matera stands as one of the oldest cities in the world. Since prehistoric times, increasingly larger communities chose to settle and inhabit it due to its morphological characteristics capable of ensuring defense, and thus survival and sociability. The first villages arose, first on the plateau of the Murgia and then towards the Sassi, now famous worldwide. From those early sites, a city was born that, first with its inclusion in the UNESCO heritage, then with the title of European Capital of Culture in 2019, has charmed millions of visitors. This documentary tells its story from a fresh perspective, gathering together figures and personalities who over the years have known, lived, studied, and ultimately loved it.”