Italian farmers harvest bergamot for Le Labo Fragrances

Also known as “the prince of citrus fruits,” the bergamot grows almost exclusively along a narrow stretch of land on the Calabrian coast. This fragrant and refreshing fruit has come to characterize Italy’s southernmost region and has shaped the lives of the people who have grown up cultivating it... continue reading on www.nowness.com/story/memorie...
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[@kseniav586]

The farmer speaks pure poetry, such beauty in just a few words.

[@ruedigerraab4089]

So beautiful, ao touching. I found it, because I love bergamotte essential oil a lot and I was looking for how it was made. To my surprise I stumbled across this piece of art which left me deepy touched by the amazing imagery accompanied by the words of the farmers.

[@meeeems7009]

So beautiful and touching. We all need to be connected to earth and nature. It’s good for the soul. I’m grateful to know this tradition will continue.

[@fakenorwegian4743]

The first time I went to Italy, my father's homeland, I immediately felt something beautiful in m heart. This video gave me the same feeling. Thank you Nowness. We need more content like this.

[@pinksparkle6891]

A video that can be described as art. From the way it was shot, to the way it was edited, the way it portrays the humans, the plants, the fruit, the region, the scenery, the legacy, the philosophy and ultimately the olfaction even if is indirect because we cannot smell the bergamots but it leaves it all to our imagination. Thank you for this masterpiece.

[@meganeleanorclark4888]

Director/cinematographer here. Thank you, means the world

[@pinksparkle6891]

@@meganeleanorclark4888 Great work! Wish you all the best!

[@rebecalemus4310]

This is so beautiful, the words, the music, the visuals, the passion. It goes straight into the heart, love it.

[@therandallgarrett]

Beautiful mix of word, image, and sound. I feel a deeper appreciation for the work of these farmers on the land.

[@SaraBiancaBentley]

This was magic… pure, unadulterated magic… a real fairytale built upon generations, hard work, perseverance and cooperation between earth and man. The way it should be ✨👏🏻

[@briannehyde8201]

Nowness always manages to produce poetry in short videos. He is so right. Nature never rushes. Everything that is born must die so it can be reborn again. Good lessons for us mortals to remember.

[@kachinalajones8975]

Like sandalwood forests precious bergamot needs protection this is beautiful I imagine smell so fresh

[@lizardjoel]

Marvelously beautiful documentary thank you for the hard and honest work tending the Earth so people like me, a ganja farmer in America, can enjoy Earl Grey tea with fine Italian bergamot oil in it. The passion and lifestyle passing it down generations is shared with farmers all over the world - weed to wheat to coffee to citrus to grapes :)

[@luiseduardoparis2910]

just beautiful!! Bellissimo

[@zovalentine7305]

Thank you🌷 I use essential oil of bergamot frequently💞

[@missglenellen]

Such a poetic film, thank you for sharing!

[@ainurabazekenova7336]

Che bello!!! Calabria e una terra meravigliosa!!!

[@Mabel-jk8ux]

Belissimo!!!

[@mariovillanueva833]

Maravilloso,me estremece este pequeño documental porque soy loco por los aromas y principalmente con la bergamota....vivir entre plantaciones de este cítrico cerca del mar es un privilegio!!!.... saludos desde San Luis, Argentina!!!

[@nombreapellido9295]

cual es tu perfume de bergamota favorito

[@mariovillanueva833]

@@nombreapellido9295 Hola!...tengo pocas,tengo Bergamota ambar de Adolfo Domínguez,kaiak aventura y la que tengo y más me gusta es Bergamotto de Monotheme,es una delicia de lo natural que huele.... después tengo otras pero en estás qué nombre es donde siento más la bergamota.....vos alguna en especial?

[@motypest]

невероятно трогательный, душевный фильм! спасибо вам за него!

[@23jibber]

Amazing! X

[@DigitalDistortion]

Beautiful 😢😊

[@jasonarias6828]

💛💛💛

[@edydiaz3473]

Gracias ❤limon

[@rutpinotta]

hello! I deeply loved this audiovisual, thanks to the team involved for creating such heartfelt and impeccable pieces. I am a film student, and I am curious to know with what camera this video was recorded, is there someone who can answer me?

[@meganeleanorclark4888]

Hi Rut. Thank you so much for the kind words. It was filmed on the Arri Alexa Mini

[@porkyV2]

few videos i can smell. this is one of it.

[@paulo17aligada]

Watching this while sniffing Bergamote 22. Great video!

[@frannypeony2076]

♥️🕊

[@jel88]

beautiful images, which lens was used?

[@meganeleanorclark4888]

Cooke anamorphic/i series

[@ared2720]

Esta bien, niente nuovo soto sole. Es un comercial largo! ❤️✌🏾

[@prettypuffprincess]

First! Good morning everyone ☀️ 🇮🇹

[@nowness]

Morning!

[@ai-man212]

Please notice bergamot is not bright green and bumpy! Like all the wrong labels!!! lol

[@seagrey75]

Calabria

[@crownethorne]

Substandard fragrances (Le Labo) they don't last as eau de parfum should. Alcohol heavy, very little oil content! A shame because their ad campaigns were well executed.

[@noahaviera]

beautiful. just beautiful.