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When we think of mountains, we imagine boundless spaces where silence is a constant, invisible companion. But what happens when human noise invades these remote reaches? Silenzi in Quota was born to measure the mountain soundscape, using both microphones and people as 'sensors' to explore the fragile balance between nature and human presence. Through curated soundwalks, the collective has guided hundreds of participants from the Dolomites to the Scottish Cairngorms, fostering an active listening of the surrounding landscapes and a tranquility that is at risk of vanishing. This documentary chronicles nearly 20 expeditions conducted since 2021: an authentic collection of spatial audio recordings that reveal the tension between our desire to escape the city and a form of 'unconscious tourism' that replicates urban sounds at high altitudes. It is an invitation to pause, to listen, and to envision a more mindful way of experiencing the peaks. "Silenzi in Quota" is a movie directed by Andrea Paternolli and Mario Pedron (in collaboration with Giacomo Gozzi, Simone Torresin and Tin Oberman), first screened at the Trento Film Festival in 2025.