The New South of Italy
Director Pino Esposito
Countries Italy
Duration 74 min
Synopsis
A cinematic reflection on how Southern Italy is changing. What was once a locus of emigration has become a locus of immigration due to the influx of migrants from Africa, Romania or the Ukraine who have come to Italy. Moreover, the Lega Nord's discrimination and xenophobic laws constrain more and more migrants to now move south.To the south, where proper infrastructure and the resources to accommodate the vast number of people are missing. Nevertheless, the scant means available are shared, amidst a great deal of violence and exploitation.
A cinematic reflection on how Southern Italy is changing. What was once a locus of emigration has become a locus of immigration due to the influx of migrants from Africa, Romania or the Ukraine who have come to Italy. Moreover, the Lega Nord's discrimination and xenophobic laws constrain more and more migrants to now move south.To the south, where proper infrastructure and the resources to accommodate the vast number of people are missing. Nevertheless, the scant means available are shared, amidst a great deal of violence and exploitation.