Fol in Fest

Fol in Fest 2025 — The Fourth Edition

The fourth edition of Fol in Fest was held from July 23 to 27, 2025, in the Piacenza Apennine municipalities of Alta Val Tidone, Morfasso, Ferriere, and Ottone, on the theme "The Soul and Idols of Today. Between Tradition and Progress." Directed by Massimo Polledri and organised by Associazione Novecento, the festival offered a mix of entertainment and in-depth discussion.

Among the events: the recital Confessions of Saint Augustine with Alessandro Preziosi, meetings with Ettore Gotti Tedeschi and journalist Gianluigi Paragone, a guided walk with writer and photographer Emiliano Cribari from Rocchetta di Morfasso, and evening theatrical performances. The event concluded on Sunday, July 27, in Ferriere, with a meeting with Francesco Borgonovo and a concert by the band Le Orme at Piazza delle Miniere.

Wednesday, July 23

• Inauguration in Pecorara (6:00 PM)
• Recital "Confessions of Saint Augustine" with Alessandro Preziosi in Nibbiano (9:30 PM)

Thursday, July 24

• Meeting on Nietzsche with Ettore Gotti Tedeschi in Nibbiano (6:00 PM)
• Evening theatrical performance (9:30 PM)

Friday, July 25

• Guided walk with Emiliano Cribari from Rocchetta di Morfasso (8:15 AM - 1:30 PM), with author lunch

Saturday, July 26

• Presentation of urban planning projects in Ottone (11:30 AM)
• Presentation of Gianluigi Paragone's book (6:00 PM)
• Evening theatrical performance (9:30 PM)

Sunday, July 27 — Ferriere

• Meeting with Francesco Borgonovo (6:00 PM)
• Concert by the band Le Orme at Piazza delle Miniere (9:30 PM)

Recital with Alessandro Preziosi, meetings with Gianluigi Paragone and Ettore Gotti Tedeschi, a walk with Emiliano Cribari, and a grand finale in Ferriere with a concert by the historic Italian progressive rock band Le Orme at Piazza delle Miniere.