Martina Melilli’s father made the crossing from Tripoli to Italy as a child. His story aligns seamlessly with that of current migrants and their experiences. Historical and contemporary footage merge subtly while the place that her father landed is recorded in water colour.
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Film details
- Country of production
- Italy
- Year
- 2016
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2016
- Length
- 5'
- Medium/Format
- DCP
