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202291 minPGdocumentary

6.8/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Gorgona

202291 minPGdocumentary

6.8/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

On Gorgona, Europe's last agricultural penal colony, inmates cultivate crops and care for animals as they seek a second chance at life.

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Antonio Tibaldi

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On Gorgona, Europe's last agricultural penal colony, inmates cultivate crops and care for animals as they seek a second chance at life.

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Antonio Tibaldidirector

Marco Pasquinicast

Valentina Andreolicast

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On Gorgona, a remote island in Italy, inmates work the land of Europe's last agricultural penal colony. They engage in farming and animal care, seeking a second chance at life. The documentary captures their daily routines and aspirations, revealing the challenges they face within the prison system. Through their efforts to cultivate the island, the film presents a contrast between punishment and rehabilitation, illustrating the inmates' desire for redemption and a new beginning.

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