An Italian Youth
Global Cultures
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1h 21m
Director Mathieu Volpe follows Sokuro, using his love story with Nassira to reframe economic migration. This intimate portrait highlights the regret and nostalgia of reluctant exile. By giving a face to a complex, often impersonal issue, the documentary deepens our reflection, superimposing a profoundly human story over media narratives to enrich and humanize them.
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