The Expanded Enquiry. Reflections on an Interdisciplinary Approach Between Anthropology and Multimedia

The Expanded Enquiry by Rita Vianello and Matteo Stocco explores an innovative interdisciplinary approach that merges anthropology and multimedia, focus- ing on the socio-cultural and ecological transformations of the Venice lagoon. This multifaceted environment, which faces challenges such as ecosystem crises and overtourism, requires new research methodologies. The authors advocate combining traditional anthropological practices – centred on narrative collection – with visual storytelling through film and digital platforms to deepen understanding and convey emotional aspects of human experience. The piece highlights the value of interviews enriched by visual documentation as a way of preserving intangible knowledge and crafts, underscoring the necessity of collaboration between anthropologists, filmmakers and other experts. The authors present Metagoon as a case study, illustrating how cross- media and collaborative approaches can enhance public engagement and the dissemination of complex research findings, paving the way for future participatory, multimedia-driven projects.