Film
Asmarina
Voices and images of a postcolonial heritage
Alan Maglio and Medhin Paolos present their documentary “Asmarina”, based within the habesha community of Milan
The Eritrean/Ethiopian community has been present in Italy for at least half a century and it has been actively integrated into the social and cultural life of the city. Starting from the collective memories of the community, on the ground of photo documents, the film gathers together the legacy of personal stories, exploring the different shades of identity, migration and the aspirations of the people.
The result of our research is a collective tale which brings to light a postcolonial heritage that has been little scrutinized up to now: the everyday life stories of those who have lived in the city for years, those who were born in Italy and the daycare of the refugees who have just arrived. The film makers approach this reality empathically and get involved in it, patiently trying to create a relationship with the protagonists.
The research and the filming of “Asmarina” lasted one year and a half and are based on direct witness accounts and the survey of audiovisual material taken from personal and institutional archives.
Official Website @ asmarinaproject.com
Yolanda’s Revolution
(In production)
Yolanda’s Revolution is a short film that focuses on the historical significance of women in the 1965 Dominican War against the U.S. Military.
This film sheds light on the lives of three Dominican women—all named Yolanda— and their role in the 1965 guerrilla war in the DR.
One of the women, Yolanda Guzmán lost her life in battle, the other Yolanda Garden (74) and Yolanda Espinoza (83) migrated to Italy and the United States, respectively, after the war.
The film puts into context the experiences of war, migration and resistance.
Film
Asmarina
Voices and images of a postcolonial heritage
Alan Maglio and Medhin Paolos present their documentary “Asmarina”, based within the habesha community of Milan
The Eritrean/Ethiopian community has been present in Italy for at least half a century and it has been actively integrated into the social and cultural life of the city. Starting from the collective memories of the community, on the ground of photo documents, the film gathers together the legacy of personal stories, exploring the different shades of identity, migration and the aspirations of the people.
The result of our research is a collective tale which brings to light a postcolonial heritage that has been little scrutinized up to now: the everyday life stories of those who have lived in the city for years, those who were born in Italy and the daycare of the refugees who have just arrived. The film makers approach this reality empathically and get involved in it, patiently trying to create a relationship with the protagonists.
The research and the filming of “Asmarina” lasted one year and a half and are based on direct witness accounts and the survey of audiovisual material taken from personal and institutional archives.
Official Website @ asmarinaproject.com
Yolanda’s Revolution
(In production)
Yolanda’s Revolution is a short film that focuses on the historical significance of women in the 1965 Dominican War against the U.S. Military.
This film sheds light on the lives of three Dominican women—all named Yolanda— and their role in the 1965 guerrilla war in the DR.
One of the women, Yolanda Guzmán lost her life in battle, the other Yolanda Garden (74) and Yolanda Espinoza (83) migrated to Italy and the United States, respectively, after the war.
The film puts into context the experiences of war, migration and resistance.