The article is a filmmaker's view by Emanuele Piano and Alessandro Righi, documenting the early stages of the lockdown in Italy due to the coronavirus pandemic. It describes the initial underestimation of the crisis, followed by the nationwide lockdown announced by Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte. The filmmakers faced challenges in acquiring personal protective equipment and adapting to the new reality of a deserted Rome. They encountered individuals like Nuhu, a migrant in limbo due to public office closures, and Anita, a woman delivering food for a pizzeria. The article highlights the silent contributions of essential workers, such as Marco, an ICU technician, and Giulio, a farmer, while also touching on the exploitation by global corporations during the pandemic. It concludes with a reflection on the hope for a more considerate future post-coronavirus, as expressed by Giuseppe, a homeless man in Rome.