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201682 min0documentary

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Castro

201682 min0documentary

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Over a year, the lives of families in an occupied building in Rome are documented, revealing their daily challenges and community bonds.

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Over a year, the lives of families in an occupied building in Rome are documented, revealing their daily challenges and community bonds.

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Paolo Civati

Paolo Civatidirector

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Castro is an occupied building in Rome, Italy, housing numerous families for more than a decade. Over the course of a year, residents navigate daily life amid challenges and uncertainties. The documentary presents their interactions and the bonds formed within this community. It focuses on their pursuit for stability and belonging in an extraordinary situation. Directed by Paolo Civati, the film captures the intricate dynamics that define life at Castro.

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