The documentary "Portuali," directed by Perla Sardella, will be screened for the first time in the Campania capital. The film offers insight into the challenges faced by Genoa's port workers, united under the CALP organization, and will be available to the public on Sunday, March 23rd at 7:00 PM at the Cinema l'Asilo. The director will also be attending the event, meeting with viewers to discuss the project.
### A story of struggle and work
After its presentation at the 65th Festival dei Popoli, “Portuali” is being shown in various Italian cinemas. The documentary examines the assemblies of workers, known as camalli, engaged in discussing problems with unions and denouncing the transit of ships loaded with weapons. The narrative focuses on issues such as workers' rights and the integration of contemporary issues into political and union debate.
### The dream of a different union
The desire for a union that reflects current needs is central to the documentary, embracing environmental and social issues. “Portuali” effectively presents the assemblies and rituals shared by workers, highlighting work and conflict as tools for change. The director, Perla Sardella, describes her approach as an attempt to capture the struggle through a cinematic medium that investigates social change, enriching her vast production of works between experimentation and documentation.
In short
The documentary "Portuali," directed by Perla Sardella, will be screened for the first time in the Campania capital.
- The film offers a glimpse into the challenges faced by workers at the port of Genoa, united under the CALP organization, and will be…
- The director will also attend the event, where she will meet with viewers to discuss the project.
- ### A story of struggle and work After its presentation at the 65th Festival dei Popoli, "Portuali" is being shown in…
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The documentary "Portuali," directed by Perla Sardella, will be screened for the first time in the Campania capital.
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The film offers a glimpse into the challenges faced by workers at the port of Genoa, united under the CALP organization, and will be…
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The director will also attend the event, where she will meet with viewers to discuss the project.
I saw the documentary and I think it is a good story of the hardships that the dock workers face. But I wonder if there will be other screenings in other cities, it would be interesting to see it again.
I watched the documentary and it seemed interesting, but some parts were a bit confusing. The dock workers have many challenges, but I don't know if everything was explained well. I hope there are more screenings.