Samira's Dream

The director follows her over seven years in her life. Samira aspires to having a family like all her friends, but she is also determined to pursue higher education and a career

24 Mar 2021

14:00

The 30th African, Asian and Latin American Film Festival – FESCAAAL will be held entirely online. 9 days of screenings on MYmovies.it and meetings with authors, special events and in-depth coverage on our Facebook and YouTube channels and on Zoom platform, for an entirely digital programme.

During the Festival, the film will be available on demand from 24 to 28 March.

Samira’s Dream

Samira, a woman from Zanzibar, aspires to having a family like all her friends, but she is also determined to pursue higher education and a career. The director follows her over seven years in her life. The social pressure and the respect of traditions constantly put her face to face with difficult choices.

Film

Samira’s Dream

Nino Tropiano | Italy, Ireland, Switzerland | 2020 | 88'

Event

24 Mar 2021 - 2:00 PM

The Shepherdess and the Seven Songs

The story of the young nomad Leila, who dreams of a free and independent life against the background of the magnificent landscapes of Kashmir

MYmovies.it|

Event

24 Mar 2021 - 6:00 PM

Tea time

With Yusuf Noaman, Clara Delva, Gaetano Crivaro, Francesca Fois, Costanza Burstin, Roberto Valdivia, Nada Riyadh and Jacopo de Bertoldi

Festival Center on Zoom|

Tea Time

Events

21 Mar 2023 - 9:00 PM

Harvest Moon

"Windows on the World" Feature Film Competition

With Amarsaikhan Baljinnyam (director) and Uran Sainbileg (producer)

Cineteca Milano Arlecchino|

Screenings

25 Mar 2023 - 11:00 AM

Tea Time

Our traditional tea time to chat with the guests and the friends of the Festival over a cup of tea.

With Falcão Nhaga (director of Mistida); Leïla Kilani (director of Birdland); Adriano Valerio (director of Calcutta 8:40 AM); Gabriele Licchelli, Andrea Settembrini e Francesco Lorusso (directors of Go, Friend, Go); Cécile Khindria (co-director of N'en parlons plus); Christian Carmosino Mereu (director of Land of Upright People)