This Is Not Cricket

In the most multiethnic neighbourhood in Rome, Fernando, a youngster who has been brought up by an aunt nostalgic for the Fascist politician Almirante, and Shince, his best friend, a real Roman of Indian descent, dream of becoming stars of cricket

23 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 23 to 28 March.

This Is Not Cricket

In the most multiethnic neighbourhood in Rome, Fernando, a youngster who has been brought up by an aunt nostalgic for the Fascist politician Almirante, and Shince, his best friend, a real Roman of Indian descent, dream of becoming stars of cricket While they fight to keep their friendship, they become adults in a world which rejects them.

In partnership with NAGA.

Film

This Is Not Cricket

Jacopo de Bertoldi | Italy, France | 2019 | 80'

Event

23 Mar 2021 - 2:00 PM

Aboy

Gambia. A youngster tries to improve his lot in his home country after a discouraging return from Europe. Without work, all his hopes are pinned on a small piece of arid land.

MYmovies.it|

Event

23 Mar 2021 - 6:00 PM

Tea time

With Elia Moutamid, Elettra Bisogno, Tommaso Santambrogio, Claudio Carbone, Pawo Choyning Dorji, Sandra Kogut

Festival Center on Zoom|

Tea Time

Events

26 Mar 2023 - 8:30 PM

Leila’s Brothers

Flash Section (Closing Film)

Cineteca Milano Arlecchino|

Screenings

22 Mar 2023 - 9:15 PM

P.D.O. + I Have Electric Dreams

African Short Film Competition & "Windows on the World" Feature Film Competition

With Samy Sidali (director of P.D.O.)

Auditorium San Fedele|

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)