"FIORE" - a short film by Alberto Mattea (2022) | Award winning short film

"Fiore" is a micro-budget independent short film introducing the figure of medieval Italian fencing master Fiore dei Liberi, one of the fathers of European fencing.
The project was made possible by the coming together of a team of passionate reenactors and filmmakers, in the attempt to achieve a more historically accurate depiction of the Middle Ages in film. The medieval aesthetics and the fights have been reconstructed in accordance with the indications of experts in the respective fields, compatibly with the available budget.
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[@akademiaszermierzy1105]

Congratulations! The visual setting, costumes and atmosphere are first class.

[@amproductionsitalia]

Thank you! Coming from you it means a lot!

[@greghenrikson952]

Wonderful! I especially appreciate how the creation of the manuscript is shown to be a production involving many people. They were like movies in that sense, from the conception to the gathering of material, selection of the best makers and experts and finally the "post production" binding and book making. Major kudos for getting this correct!

[@amproductionsitalia]

Thank you! We're glad that this detail didn't go unnoticed! 😉

[@lubomirsrda-xm1vg]

Liturgie bojového umění s chladnými zbraněmi středověku, bravo ! Děkuji za výuku

[@IaMaPh1991]

Feels a bit weird to see Frederico and not hear him say his timeless "Hello HEMA friends!"

[@amproductionsitalia]

It does, doesn't it?? 😉 It was a privilege to have him on board!

[@TITANia69420]

Hello HEMA Friends, today I will spar Fiore himsel-

[@amproductionsitalia]

They say never meet your heroes… ⚔️ 😆

[@bhungaro1]

This is so good I didn't even notice the time going by. I could just sit down and watch a full lenght movie about Fiore. Excelent work! You guys are doing a great job in movie-making and to HEMA overall.

[@amproductionsitalia]

Thank you, we're glad you enjoyed it so much! We definitely hope to do more! Never say never 😉

[@BittyBass14]

One thing I'd like to note that I haven't seen said yet is the tune that plays during the title card. It's a late medieval secular piece from the Burgundian School called "l'Homme armé". It's just more evidence of how much thought went into this film. l'Homme armé doibt on doubter. On a fait partout crier Que chascun se viegne armer D'un haubregon de fer. l'Homme armé doibt on doubter. The armed man should be feared. Everywhere it has been proclaimed That each man shall arm himself With a coat of iron mail. The armed man should be feared.

[@amproductionsitalia]

Thank you! We're very excited that you made this connection to l'Homme armé! Our director/composer is very passionate about the Flemish School and really wanted to include this perfect musical quote in the score! 😉🎶

[@omicroneridani7456]

Yes, I recognised that, too; that choice was a real touch of class :)

[@MWM1476]

Immersive beyond words. Unlike so many before you, you managed to portray this time not as a grey and distant echo of a long-gone time, but the scenery, acting and interactions made it seem like only a small change in fashion and scenery that divides society then from from ours today. Well done.

[@amproductionsitalia]

Thank you so much! This is the kind of response that makes all the hard work totally worthwhile! 😊🙏🏼

[@bicciu82]

Finalmente un po' di luce in questo grigiume delle produzioni "medievali".. grazie, di cuore

[@amproductionsitalia]

Grazie! Abbiamo scelto fin dall'inizio di andare controcorrente e ci fa quindi molto piacere che la scelta sia stata vincente 😊

[@TP-ym1xe]

I love this short film! I actually have English translations of the surviving manuscripts of Fiore Dei Liberi, a lost European martial arts. You've done an amazing job in bringing flesh and blood to the black and white diagrams and text. We need more of your productions pronto! Grazie mille!

[@amproductionsitalia]

Thank you for such positive words! We tried our very best to breathe life into what is normally perceived as old, cold history. We hope to manage to do more in the near future!

[@imagine5311]

This

[@petritzky]

The gem in this is the director of photography, I thought. Then the credits rolled and the score started. The shots speak for themselves and the soundtrack does, too. Amazing work. Probably the first time a HEMA short had cinematic feeling to me.

[@amproductionsitalia]

Thank you so much for your kind words. We are glad you appreciated our work to such an extent. It really makes all the hard work worth it! ♥️

[@TheWaylandern]

HEMA, but reenactment too, everything was on point historically

[@veterinarycenteratturnberr4926]

If only this were a full length production. The quality is great! Leaves you wanting more that's for sure. Great true times on the actors as well.

[@amproductionsitalia]

Thank you!

[@Tanstaaflitis]

What a pleasant presentation! Very nice quality that shows much care and attention to detail. I love the framing, using the odd bit of color to call back to a moment in life. And the demonstration of plausible techniques from several sections in a smooth and well executed scene. I'm hopeful your team is working on more!

[@amproductionsitalia]

Thank you so much for such a review! We're glad you appreciated the little details here and there, and we definitely hope to get the opportunity to take this further!

[@jedpcuk]

Superb! As a student of Fiore’s teachings, who has taught the basics to others, and as a reenactor, who’s son is doing film production at university, I appreciate your work on many levels! Thank you :-)

[@amproductionsitalia]

Thank you for such positive words! 😊

[@SurgeonSilver]

The quality of this short film is very high! Excellent story telling, with characters showing great acting and depth. Amazing work!

[@amproductionsitalia]

Thank you so much!

[@giorgiofazzini2147]

Dai tempi in cui incrociavamo le spade con la rosa non ti sei mai fermato Jacopo. La bellezza di questo lavoro rispecchia in pieno la tua passione e i tuoi studi. Mi auguro un felicissimo seguito,qui abbiamo una storia tutta da raccontare Complimenti a tutti per la cura di ogni singolo reparto ⚔️🛡️⚔️

[@luxi8810]

En tant que pratiquant des AMHE et acteur, je vous tire mon chapeau !! 10 minutes de pur plaisir, tout y est: les costumes, l'italien (un gros plus), le jeu d'acteur (surtout pour celui qui interprète Fiore), sans oublier les chorégraphies. Bravo à toute l'équipe ;)

[@amproductionsitalia]

Merci beaucoup au nom de toute l’équipe! 😊

[@andrewa8765]

Absolutely fantastic! We need more of this! Hope you guys make more

[@amproductionsitalia]

Thank you!! We definitely hope to get the chance and support to do more

[@andrewa8765]

@@amproductionsitalia Loved the scenes of them making the manuscript as I'm making my own copy at the moment

[@ig14tesjahrhundert79]

Extremely well done. Not only is the equipment accurate, but also it is just a well made film! Not often can we actually see both united.

[@amproductionsitalia]

Thank you so much, we're very glad you enjoyed our work!

[@claudiobernardi3002]

Splendido lavoro! Scambi rapiti e letali, niente fronzoli inutili, questa è la realtà che vorremmo vedere più spesso. Da rievocatore medievale, vi faccio i miei complimenti!

[@amproductionsitalia]

Grazie davvero! Siamo felici che la scelta di un approccio più verosimile sia stata vincente! 😊

[@rafaelperez-ep7wi]

Superbo, estuve tan metido en la trama que me creo estar en la época.

[@emmajackson9905]

Wonderful work! Left me wanting more. Spotting the techniques in the fight scenes was very good fun, and I like the inclusion of scenes from several stages of Fiore's life. Full endorsement from this fiore student over in England :P

[@amproductionsitalia]

Thank you very much! We had fun depicting the techniques and we're glad you enjoyed our efforts! 😉⚔️

[@sandiegoswordschool]

Fantastically done; thank you for making this. We were discussing the blue colouration of those plays earlier this week, made me smile to see it commented on here as well.

[@amproductionsitalia]

Thank you so much!

[@salvatoreazzariti1909]

Ho visto pochi cortometraggi nella mia vita ma sto cercando di recupare ma sento che questa realizzazione è nettamente sopra la media per qualità tecnica ed attoriale dei vari personaggi,i miei più sentiti complimenti!

[@amproductionsitalia]

Grazie, ci fa molto piacere! Ancor di più dal momento che l’intero lavoro è stato realizzato da volontari nel loro tempo libero, e con risorse limitatissime rispetto ad una normale produzione cinematografica. Siamo molto felici che il nostro sforzo sia piaciuto.

[@Kimlfrit]

Last Thursday, I told one of my new HEMA student that Fiore's system allows you to learn to fight with any weapon : stick, tree branch... and why not a chair. And the next day your video comes out and we see Fiore defending himself with a stool. Great timing !

[@amproductionsitalia]

Thank you! Glad we managed to visually support your very good teaching point! 😉

[@SchildwachePotsdam]

Un lavoro d'arte. Bravissimo!

[@amproductionsitalia]

Thank you so much! ♥️

[@matthewlawrence7056]

This was an absolutely fantastic film. A great job was done by the actors, director, and all of the researchers who contributed!

[@amproductionsitalia]

Thank you so much! We’re very glad you enjoyed our work! 🙏

[@espadasdecalatrava4910]

Muchas gracias por este trabajo que le hace mucha justicia al Maestro Fiore , ¡¡¡ Enhorabuena!!! Se lo comparto a mis estudiantes de esgrima!!!

[@amproductionsitalia]

¡Gracias!

[@Helden_Surprise]

Cioè.......questo corto è di una bellezza incredibile....speravo durasse ore... speriamo in un progetto ancor più ampio nel futuro!:)

[@amproductionsitalia]

Grazie mille! Anche noi speriamo di avere l'opportunità di espandere il progetto in futuro! Vedremo come evolve la situazione 😊

[@peroniop]

Davvero eccellente in ogni suo aspetto!!! Bravi. Spero che questo progetto abbia un seguito e magari possa diventare un lungometraggio. Perché l'interesse che avete suscitato è tanto.

[@amproductionsitalia]

Grazie, ne siamo felici! Ci auguriamo anche noi che possano esserci ulteriori sviluppi!

[@RaymundoBonilla]

Grazie mille per una tale opera d'arte. È un sogno che si avvera per me, ricevere l'onore che merita il Maestro Fiore.

[@amproductionsitalia]

Grazie!

[@spadaneraIT]

Un lavoro incredibile, fotografia e musiche meravigliose!!!

[@amproductionsitalia]

Grazieeeeee! 😎😎

[@atilladevai9654]

One like is not enaugh for this film! Congraulations!

[@amproductionsitalia]

Thank you, you're too kind!

[@luigifelace813]

Lieto mi fu il veder di codesta corta novella, che ardente è il desiderio di mirarne ancora. Well done.

[@amproductionsitalia]

Noi pur speriam di tosto ritornare, se 'l fato e 'l mondo ci saran clementi, del Viro Fior le gesta a celebrare! 📽🎞 Grazie!

[@indeswma4904]

Great video, I could watch a 2 hour version of this in a theater. Keep them coming!

[@amproductionsitalia]

Thank you so much, we're glad you enjoyed it. We hope to get the chance to make more!

[@andyedwards9222]

Fantastic! Why can't Hollywood manage something this good?

[@amproductionsitalia]

Thank you very much, we're glad you enjoyed our efforts! Likely, the "romantic" idea of the dark Middle Ages is so rooted in pop culture that every Hollywood production simply follows along with what came before, no questions asked. And since most people's first approach to that period is through movies, it perpetuates the trend. It would take somebody brave enough to break the loop.

[@ljonesvc]

I cannot believe how much excellence came out of only spending 3000EUR You all deserve a hundred times as much for this!

[@amproductionsitalia]

Thank you so much, we appreciate it! It wasn’t easy to pull it off but hopefully it will lead to some bigger opportunities in the future.

[@adanperalta2981]

Una obra de arte ¡Me encantó! Ojalá puedan seguir haciendo este tipo de proyectos, incluso un largometraje 🙏🏻

[@amproductionsitalia]

¡Gracias! Esperamos tener la oportunidad de hacer otros proyectos de este tipo en el futuro.

[@Gormilvecchio]

Cura nelle ambientazioni, nel vestiario e soprattutto nei combattimenti davvero molto buona! Ottima direi! Con poco siete riusciti a fare davvero tanto Complimenti soprattutto agli schermitori che hanno eseguito il tutto con una pulizia tale che riuscivo a riconoscere le tecniche senza aver bisogno di tornare indietro col video!!! Spero che il prossimo progetto possa essere più grande e più ambizioso 😎

[@amproductionsitalia]

Grazie mille! 😊 Abbiamo fatto il possibile per curare i dettagli, e siamo contenti che i risultati traspaiano. Per i combattimenti, gran parte del merito va al nostro Fight director Alessandro Tosoni e alla sua professionalità sul set nel lavorare con i combattenti! Speriamo anche noi di aver modo di espandere il progetto!

[@saravidus6804]

Che dire. Bellissimo. Musiche, fotografia, tutto. Grande Alberto e tutto il super team!

[@amproductionsitalia]

Grazie Sara! Siamo stati felicissimi di collaborare con voi a questo progetto! Che possa essere solo un inizio! 😎

[@anthonyaddario4653]

This is unbelievably good. I would watch an entire series like this for sure

[@amproductionsitalia]

Thank you so much! We’d love to take it forward as well! 😁

[@ricardocorreiaautor]

Excelent work! Not only depicting Fiore but also the whole feeling of the medieval times.

[@amproductionsitalia]

Thank you very much!

[@enriquedelavega767]

Grazie mille!!!

[@PaulHofmann-dk8bi]

0:57 this looks like a painting! How did you do that! Amazing! Amazing film!

[@amproductionsitalia]

Thank you! This shot was filmed on location and features some CGI elements as well. We will post a VFX breakdown video on the channel soon, and it will include this, so be sure to come back and see it!

[@josermn288]

Maravilloso!!! Gracias!!! Grazie mille per questa meraviglia!!⚔

[@amproductionsitalia]

Gracias!! Nos alegra que hayas gustado nuestro cortometraje! 😊⚔️

[@r.h5550]

Absolutely stunning!

[@lelyaskal1856]

You are amazing! Thank you a lot for perfect performance!

[@PaxtonRavenscroft]

I love watching the videos made about Fiore. The fight scenes are clear enough, and at such a perfect pace for my eyes & brain to follow. I have to watch it several more times so I can name each of the guards and poste shown!

[@amproductionsitalia]

Thank you so much, we're glad you enjoyed it!

[@omicroneridani7456]

Mirabile, davvero mirabile. L'intero corto è un capolavoro, ma il momento in cui Fiore, durante la battaglia in taverna, passa a (se non sbaglio) Porta di Ferro prima di risolvere con un solo rapido colpo la lotta... è da pelle d'oca. Vi auguro molta fortuna.

[@amproductionsitalia]

Grazie di cuore, ci fa molto piacere! 🙏 😊

[@lyvras]

An absolute stunning work from you guys. I absolutely love the costumes of you.

[@amproductionsitalia]

Thank you so much!

[@Tshark16]

It's so perfect! It would be great to have long movies about this kind of historical martial arts and swordsmen... I love European martial arts!

[@amproductionsitalia]

Thank you! Hopefully this is just the beginning!

[@lucioorlando4678]

GRAZIE !

[@anoakenstaff]

Damn. I don't know what to say. This is just such a beautiful production. RIP Federico Malagutti, though. Wish he didn't die in the first three minutes. Are you planning to do more films like this for other masters, like Vadi? Or continue with Fiore?

[@amproductionsitalia]

Thank you so much! We definitely hope to further explore Fiore, but we're open to whatever might come along.

[@anoakenstaff]

@@amproductionsitalia Do the powder pollaxe! I was so excited for the chance to see it at 7:30. I'm sure a lot of people will love to see it. Just a thought.

[@amproductionsitalia]

@@anoakenstaff That would definitely be a sight! 😎

[@sachalegrand454]

Incroyable travail historique et très belle hommage "la fleur du combat" et à Fiore

[@amproductionsitalia]

Merci beaucoup!

[@Patitadeperr0]

Magnífico!!

[@0num4]

9 minutes of cinematic went by in a flash, leaving me wanting for more by the end credits. Grazie!

[@amproductionsitalia]

Thank you so much, we're happy that you enjoyed our work!

[@stephan-schildwachepotsdam1171]

Wow, stunning! I'm lost for words! When is the feature length version coming?

[@amproductionsitalia]

Thank you so much! We don't know yet, but we certainly hope that there will be further developments 🤞🏼

[@markomastilovic6424]

Soo many beautiful Chaperones. Love it, it feels like I'm in heaven.

[@amproductionsitalia]

Indeed! Who doesn't love a good chaperone? They're stylish, they're fashionable... and as Fiore says, you can even use them to defend yourself! 😎

[@davidlazenby4095]

Superb!

[@larsjohannesson398]

Wonderful work! Thank you!!

[@amproductionsitalia]

Thank you! 😊

[@SuperOtter13]

Absolutely wonderful 👏 bravo!

[@amproductionsitalia]

Thank you so much!

[@massiandthestars]

Spettacolo!

[@ko4iwo959]

Thank you for this beautiful presentation

[@amproductionsitalia]

Thank you, we’re glad you enjoyed it!

[@alessandroprevidi]

Un piccolo capolavoro, la passione porta lontano. Complimenti davvero!

[@hilanddoug]

Bravo!

[@theghosthero6173]

Fantastic work

[@Karyat77]

Great job!!

[@TheMadsenmads]

fantastico! viva fiore

[@cristinaciocca3540]

La qualità dell'immagine, la fotografia e i costumi sono spettacolari, come anche la musica! Complimenti, davvero un lavoro stupendo:)

[@amproductionsitalia]

Grazie mille, davvero! 😊

[@Jimm_y]

Bravissimi, complimenti!

[@amproductionsitalia]

Grazie!!

[@federicobriatore4967]

Veramente ben fatto! Scorrevole e piacevole, non ti rendi conto che passi il tempo e avresti voglia che continuasse!

[@amproductionsitalia]

Grazie mille!

[@leolopiccol78]

Eccellente: ottimo lavoro; bravi!

[@arnosolo5248]

Urgently send the link of this video to all producers and directors in Hollywood!!! 😁😁😁😁

[@amproductionsitalia]

We're trying to show it to as many people as we can reach on our own... hopefully it will lead to something good! 😅😉

[@BladeDMC]

Fantastico! Spero che ne vengano realizzati altri!

[@amproductionsitalia]

Grazie! Anche noi speriamo di averne la possibilità!

[@christinanikolaidou5389]

Wow!! This is really cool! I've been trying to write a small story that takes place in this time period in the north of Italy but finding resources and inspiration has been tough. I'll definitely be returning to this whenever I get disappointed with my slow progress, to cheer me up

[@amproductionsitalia]

Thank you so much, and best of luck with your writing! Sometimes it can feel tough but every step gets you closer! 💪🏼

[@christinanikolaidou5389]

@@amproductionsitalia Grazie mille! Devo ancora imparare l'italiano... I hope a decade from now you'll have found great success as a group with your filmmaking! It's amazing to see such great things come from a neighbor country

[@amproductionsitalia]

@@christinanikolaidou5389 Thank you! And great Italian, by the way 😉

[@thefantasyreview8709]

Damn... that was really good! Give us the full length movie version. Wonderful swordplay and great costumes.

[@amproductionsitalia]

Thank you very much!

[@frankheninja1]

I love this. I’ve practiced Fiore for close to 2 years now. Wonderful film.

[@amproductionsitalia]

Thank you very much! Good luck with your practice! ⚔️

[@Pyriander]

Fantastic!

[@amproductionsitalia]

Thank you!

[@josephrohrbach1588]

This is absolutely superb! Amazing work.

[@amproductionsitalia]

Thank you so much!

[@riccardopoleggi1812]

Davvero pregevole per ambientazione, linguaggio e accuratezza storica, complimenti a tutti. (Galeazzo da Mantova è palesemente Sabaku)

[@amproductionsitalia]

Grazie mille! Effettivamente c'è una somiglianza!

[@mansiotempliparmensis1275]

Veramente ben fatto, ottimo lavoro ragazzi!

[@amproductionsitalia]

Grazie!

[@DapperGentsClub]

Bene Bene Morto bene (I think) Brilliant piece of art, outstanding immersion and easy to follow.

[@amproductionsitalia]

Thank you! We’re glad you enjoyed our work!

[@brenopereiradealencarbarra5285]

Awesome work, brilliant

[@amproductionsitalia]

Thank you!

[@Glabbecke]

You did a marvellous job !!! Congrats to A.M. and his team ;)

[@amproductionsitalia]

Thank you very much! 😉

[@darioilleggendario4746]

Complimenti, gran lavoro! Bellissimo

[@amproductionsitalia]

Grazie mille! ☺️

[@vykhn]

bravi !

[@BethAge95]

Great work! Really admire the detail in this! Historical fencer myself so this is very interesting!

[@amproductionsitalia]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!

[@Jim-ed3ej]

This is just perfect!!

[@rogerland929]

That was excellent. I would love to see a feature-length treatment of this. So good!

[@amproductionsitalia]

Thank you so much! We definitely hope to get the chance to do more in the future!

[@col9705]

Amazing! Best regards from a man studying his fencing in Russia.

[@amproductionsitalia]

Thank you! Спасибо! 😉

Bellissimo!

[@Hedgenic]

Bloody brilliant. Bring on the feature film.

[@amproductionsitalia]

Thank you! We'd love to get the chance to.

[@misterangel8486]

Bravo!👏👏👏 Subbed!

[@Ombradivolpe]

Meraviglioso

[@ranieromariotti5685]

Ragazzi e' splendido, complimenti 🙏🏻

[@amproductionsitalia]

Grazie mille! 😊

[@calamar6607]

Magnifique!

[@amproductionsitalia]

Merci!

[@angelobologna4426]

No! They got my boy Federico 😢

[@amproductionsitalia]

But he went out with style! 😉

[@federicagarofalo]

Semplice ma ben fatto. Complimenti.

[@amproductionsitalia]

Grazie!

[@jwhyts2662]

Amazing !

[@emiliomagro4216]

Molto bravi.... Ben fatto complimenti

[@amproductionsitalia]

Grazie!

[@user-ck5ys3eb6x]

Superb!More please...

[@rdmottern]

Excellent short film!

[@amproductionsitalia]

Thank you very much!

[@Hamond1989]

Simply grandiose and beautiful

[@amproductionsitalia]

Thank you so much!

[@Hamond1989]

@@amproductionsitalia You're very much welcome :) hope you'll create more like that in the future