The documentary, that tells the flow of migrants to our country, Rosi was filmed on the island of Lampedusa over the course of a year
The only Italian films in the running at the 66th edition of the Berlin Film Festival was awarded the highest prize.
BERLIN – Fuocoammare, the documentary by Gianfranco Rosi after sacro GRA – already awarded in Venice – He won the Golden bear at the Berlin Festival. Recoils Rosi and calls on the stage of the Berlinale the film's Assistant Director Peter doctor Bartolo and honored at the 66th edition, This year dominated by the theme of immigration, integration and with a strong look at the Middle East, to Africa. Says that “This is a prize for manufacturers”. Speak english, then in Italian.
The jury Chairman Meryl Streep, alongside the Director Dieter Kosslick, reads the verdict: “Exciting and original film, the jury was overwhelmed with compassion. A film that brings together art and politics and many shades. That's exactly what art means in how will the Berlinale. A free story and pictures of truth which tells us what is happening today. Urgent film, visionary, necessary”. On stage, Raina begins her speech: “My deepest thoughts go to all those who have never arrived in Lampedusa, to those who have died. I dedicate this work to the lampedusans who welcomed me and have welcomed people who came. It is a nation of fishermen and anglers welcome everything that comes from the sea. This is a lesson that we must learn”. And continued: “For the first time, Europe is debating seriously some rules to be fixed, I'm not happy with what they are deciding. The barriers have never worked, especially mental ones. I hope this film helps to break down these barriers”. Then salutes by kissing his daughter Emma: “I spent a year and a half in Lampedusa and I saw her just a few days. This will make her happy for a long time”.
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