Umberto Eco: A Library of the World

Umberto Eco's private library opens a window onto a magical cosmos—meter-high shelves filled with over 30,000 contemporary books and 1,500 antique and rare volumes. After Eco's death, his family granted director Davide Ferrario, who had previously collaborated with Eco at the Art Biennale, exclusive access to this literary treasure. Originally, the film was only intended to document the library before it was handed over to the Italian state and the associated move. But it developed into much more than that. The film delves into the inspiring worlds of thought of the renowned philosopher and writer and his companions. The result is not only a fascinating portrait of Umberto Eco's memory, but also a deep insight into the collective memory of the world. This documentary uniquely intertwines the history of the library with Eco's philosophical reflections, creating an impressive testimony to the power of literature, memory, and the heritage of humanity.