the connection

Directed by Nour Gharbi
Cast Mohamed Kindo, Samantha Giudice

Country Italy
Year 2025
Duration 15’
Language Italian

SYNOPSIS

The documentary explores the role of food in the lives of people with migrant backgrounds, with a particular focus on the city of Bologna. Through interviews and moments shared in the kitchen, the film shows how food can become a means of connection between social workers and migrants, encouraging emotional openness, sharing, and the creation of human bonds.

PRODUCTION

Production Raganella Production
Project BEN – WELLBEING AND NUTRITION “ON Foods”

Funded by European Union, NextGenerationEU

Project lead University of Bologna Alma Mater Studiorum

Partners AUSL Bologna, Italiadomani

CREW

Project coordinator Prof. Gloria Gagliardi

Content supervision Prof. Ilaria Tarricone

Cinematography, sound and editing Nour Gharbi

Music The Sounds of Taraab

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