Soaring high above an eternal landscape, in the heart of a city of dark stone, scenes from *The Adventures of Baron Munchausen* flicker on a giant screen towering over a small, moonlit square. While the children play, people seated at tables arranged as if for an outdoor movie theater eat, chat, and watch, captivated by the film. Others prefer to escape, seeking refuge in the local bar. But there is no escape. A light shines from behind the bar, casting the shadows of the patrons across the square onto the screen. There, they mingle with the characters from my film in a dance that is both real and fantastical, one that remains forever etched in my memory. The Umbria Film Festival in Montone can evoke these kinds of emotions. It’s a magical event. I’m proud to be a part of it.