Festival internazionale degli Aquiloni – Due proiezioni

Questo weekend sarò presente al Festival Internazionale degli Aquiloni di Roma, al Parco degli Acquedotti, con due proiezioni dedicate alla cultura cinese tra cinema, tradizioni e incontri tra mondi diversi.

🪁 Venerdì 8 maggio 2026 – ore 16
proiezione di GuangFu, documentario di 26 minuti girato nel villaggio cinese considerato la culla del Tai Chi, tra antiche tradizioni, spiritualità e vita quotidiana.

🎬 Domenica 10 maggio 2026 – ore 18
proiezione del cortometraggio 过年 BE HAPPY, prodotto da Cina in Italia, un racconto dedicato al Capodanno cinese visto attraverso gli occhi di una bambina.

Il festival si svolgerà al Parco degli Acquedotti ed è realizzato con il patrocinio dell’Ambasciata della Repubblica Popolare Cinese in Italia, Regione Lazio, Città Metropolitana di Roma Capitale e Parco Regionale dell’Appia Antica, insieme a numerose realtà culturali italiane e cinesi.

Tre giorni tra cinema, cultura cinese, spettacoli, musica e incontri nel cuore di Roma.

Quando non puoi tornare indietro – When You Can’t Go Back – New screen in France

Quando non puoi tornare indietro – When You Can’t Go Back

Very happy to share that When You Can’t Go Back will be screened at Claude Bernard University Lyon 1 -20th of May 2026- as part of the initiative “What Do Minorities Really Need?”.

The documentary follows the story of Obaida, a young Syrian student who arrived in Rome after the war changed his life forever. Through his personal journey, the film explores migration, identity, and Syria beyond media stereotypes, giving space to people, culture, and everyday life.

Over the years, the documentary has been presented at international festivals including Bellaria Film Festival, MedFilm Festival, and Visioni dal Mondo.

Happy to see this story continue to travel and open new spaces for dialogue. 🎬

Picture behind the scene

Molto felice di condividere che Quando non puoi tornare indietro – When You Can’t Go Back sarà proiettato alla Claude Bernard University Lyon 1 nell’ambito dell’iniziativa “What Do Minorities Really Need?”.

Il documentario segue la storia di Obaida, un giovane studente siriano arrivato a Roma dopo che la guerra ha cambiato per sempre la sua vita. Attraverso il suo percorso umano, il film prova a raccontare migrazione, identità e Siria lontano dai cliché televisivi, restituendo spazio alle persone, alle passioni e alla cultura che sopravvive anche nei momenti più difficili.

Negli anni il documentario è stato presentato in festival internazionali come il Bellaria Film Festival, il MedFilm Festival e Visioni dal Mondo.

Felice che questa storia continui a viaggiare e ad aprire nuovi spazi di dialogo. 🎬

🎬 Refugee Girls in Brussels

 

🎬 Refugee Girls in Brussels

I’m pleased to share that my documentary Refugee Girls will be screened during the UNIMED Week in Brussels 2026, on 27 January, at the European Parliament.

The screening will be followed by a debate and will take place within an international context focused on dialogue between universities, European institutions, and civil society, addressing themes of human rights, education, and inclusion.

Many thanks to UNIMED – Mediterranean Universities Union for making this important moment of exchange possible.

📍 Brussels – European Parliament
📅 27 January 2026

👉 Event info: https://www.uni-med.net/events/unimed-week-in-brussels-2026/

#RefugeeGirls #UNIMED #Brussels #EuropeanParliament #DocumentaryFilm #HumanRights #Education

 

News from China – A Journey of Culture, Dialogue, and Discovery

My recent trip to China has been filled with meaningful encounters and inspiring experiences — all made possible thanks to Hangzhou Feel and their exceptional organization.

During my stay, I had the chance to discover the beauty of Hangzhou, immerse myself in the rich tradition of tea culture, explore the history and atmosphere of the legendary West Lake, and connect with a vibrant community of students and creatives.

I was honored to share my work and journey as a filmmaker through talks on cross-cultural dialogue, a photographic exhibition, and the screening of my documentaries. These exchanges reminded me once again of the power of cinema to build bridges between people and cultures.

Thank you, Hangzhou, for your warmth and inspiration.

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Refugee Girls and When you can’t go back – European tour 2025

Refugee Girls and When you can’t go back started the European tour in 9 countries thanks to the university Alliance Arqus
Arqus bottom-up initiative “An Alliance supporting refugees’ right to a qualified and unique study experience”
Link for more info: Tour information

7 March: Maynooth University, read about the event here.
10 April: University of Wrocław
7 May: University of Graz
Later on: the rest of the universities of the Alliance.

Quando non puoi tornare indietro – Irland screening March 2025

 

Screening of the documentary “When you can’t go back” 7th of March 2025 at Maynooth and the Universit Irland for the event will be a central one in the programme of the “Social Justice Week”, to be held in March 2025, and staff from the Scholars at Risk – Maynooth and the University of Sanctuary initiatives (both included in the Excellence in Exile pillar of the Office of the Vice-President for Equality and Diversity) will be part of the organization.

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European tour 2025 with ARQUS – in 9 European Universities of the Alliance