Mediterranea
2015 · Movie · 107 min · ★ 6.7 · 84% critics
A young man leaves West Africa and makes a dangerous journey to Italy, hoping to support his family and build a safer future. Once there, he faces harsh work, unstable living conditions, and rising hostility from the local community as he tries to hold on.
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Details
- Years
- 2015
- Release date
- 2015-09-02
- Language
- Italian
- Runtime
- 107 min
- Critic score
- 84/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.7/10 (57 votes)
About
If you connect with grounded, human-centered dramas like A Ciambra or A Chiara, this offers an intense, compassionate look at migration and survival; Not for you if you want escapist entertainment or a fast-moving story.
Pros: vivid realism; grounded performances; humane perspective | Cons: bleak subject matter; slow start; uncomfortable viewing
Themes
- smuggling (contraband)
- italy
- africa
- illegal immigration
Awards & recognition
- Lux Prize · 2015 · nominated
Cast & crew
Koudous Seihon
as Ayiva
Alassane Sy
as Abas
- FP
Francesco Papasergio
as Mommo
Pio Amato
as Pio
- VS
Vincenzina Siciliano
as Marta
Directed by Jonas Carpignano