Pippo Barzizza films the Sanctuary of Oropa, introducing the sequence with a sign dated 9.11.30. The footage shows the main facade of the sanctuary, details of the former rails and architectural elements, as well as some houses set within the surrounding landscape. Using a camera car, the shot approaches the entrance of the sacred building, following the path toward the sanctuary. Situated in a panoramic position in the Biella Valley, the sanctuary overlooks a broad mountain setting characterized by the peaks of the Biellese Alps, including Monte Camino and Monte Mucrone.