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The song of the forest

Mattie, Friday 06 March 2026
The song of the forest by Irene Borgna

The song of the forest by Irene Borgna

Friday, March 6th at 9 PM in Mattie at the Multipurpose Hall, Via Roma 2, The Song of the Forest. A true story of women, woods, and courage, brought to life in the storytelling with Irene Borgna.

Introduction by Bruno Usseglio.

A delicate tale set in the Val Chisone at the end of the 1800s, when the inhabitants of a small village – especially the women – manage to stop the felling of the centuries-old larch forest that protects the settlement. “The Song of the Forest” is a theatrical reading written and performed by Irene Borgna. Twenty-six original watercolor paintings by Silvia Benetollo give form and color to the story, following the traditional Japanese technique of Kamishibai, the "paper theater".

Conceived, written, and performed by Irene Borgna.

The program booklet, featuring many proposals and the schedule of events, will be available from February, distributed through the municipalities and handed out during events. All information and additional details will also be available online at the dedicated page: Chantar l'Uvèrn. To stay updated on the festival, you can also subscribe to the official WhatsApp channel of Chantar l’Uvern to receive news and changes to the program.