By Shu Aiello and Catherine Catella (France/Italy, 2023, 1h37) – VOSTFR
After 20 years of harmony, the Calabrian village of Riace, a model of welcome for migrants, becomes the target of the populist wave consuming Italy. The venom has spread. Domenico Lucano, the mayor of Riace, faces 13 years and 2 months in prison and a 500,000 euro fine. Riace has emerged from this long nightmare with a dilemma: resist or disappear.
Official selection 2024: International competition
By Shu Aiello and Catherine Catella (France/Italy, 2023, 1h37) – VOSTFR
After 20 years of harmony, the Calabrian village of Riace, a model of welcome for migrants, becomes the target of the populist wave consuming Italy. The venom has spread. Domenico Lucano, the mayor of Riace, faces 13 years and 2 months in prison and a 500,000 euro fine. Riace has emerged from this long nightmare with a dilemma: resist or disappear.
Official selection 2024: International competition