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
