Notturno
dir. Gianfranco Rosi · 2020
Life is a continuous struggle for hope and resilience in the face of overwhelming adversity.
A mother searches for her son amidst the ruins of a bombed-out city, her face etched with worry and determination. Each frame captures the weight of loss and the struggle to rebuild lives shattered by conflict. Watching it feels like stepping into a world where silence speaks volumes, and every glance tells a story of survival against overwhelming odds.
Shot over three years on the borders between Iraq, Kurdistan, Syria and Lebanon, the film depicts the everyday struggles of people attempting to rebuild their lives amongst the devastating effects of civil wars, dictatorships, foreign invasions, and the deadly presence of ISIS.
Talking points
- the role of documentary in portraying trauma
- the human cost of war
- resilience in the face of adversity
- the ethics of representation in film
