Lampedusa im Winter

Jun 2 2016 N/A 1h 33m
Documentary

The Italian “refugee island” of Lampedusa is in the firm grip of winters tristesse. Tourists have left, the remaining refugees fight to be taken to the mainland. As a fire destroys the worn down ferry, that connects the island to Italy, the mayor Giusi Nicolini and the local fishermen struggle for a new ship. The tiny community at the edge of Europe is engaged in a desperate struggle for solidarity with those who many consider the cause of the ongoing crisis: the African boat people.

Plot

The Italian "refugee island" of Lampedusa is in the firm grip of winters tristesse. Tourists have left, the remaining refugees fight to be taken to the mainland. As a fire destroys the worn down ferry, that connects the island to Italy, the mayor Giusi Nicolini and the local fishermen struggle for a new ship. The tiny community at the edge of Europe is engaged in a desperate struggle for solidarity with those who many consider the cause of the ongoing crisis: the African boat people.

Written by

N/A

Directed by

Jakob Brossmann

Cast

Giacomo Mercurio, Giusi Nicolini, Paola La Rosa

Crew

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Production Countries

Austria

Production Companies

Finali Film, Wortschatz Produktion

Languages

Deutsch

Awards

6 wins & 2 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
95
Average Rating
7.3 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA