Dustur

A quiet, humane documentary that sits with incarcerated men as they study and hope, leaving a lingering ache of empathy.

Directed by

Marco Santarelli

Genres

Documentary

Overview

In the library of Bologna's prison, a group of Muslim prisoners participates in a course organized by teachers and volunteers about the Italian Constitution. A young Arab waiting for his sentence to be up is grappling with "the winters and springs" of freedom and a future to rewrite. A journey inside and outside the prison, to recount the illusions and hopes of those who have dreamed and continue to dream of a "fairer world."

How it feels

Melancholic, earnest and warm. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Freedom, identity, justice, faith

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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