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200990 minPGdocumentary

Housing

200990 minPGdocumentary

After years of waiting for social housing in Bari, many residents become prisoners in their own homes, fearing eviction and homelessness.

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Federica di Giacomo

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After years of waiting for social housing in Bari, many residents become prisoners in their own homes, fearing eviction and homelessness.

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Federica di Giacomo

Federica di Giacomodirector

Antonella Gaetawriter

Federica di Giacomo

Federica di Giacomowriter

Synopsis

In Bari, a southern Italian city, residents face a housing crisis that forces them into a state of constant anxiety. After years of waiting for social housing, many feel trapped in their own homes, fearing eviction and homelessness. The documentary captures the struggles of these individuals as they navigate a system that leaves them vulnerable. Their stories reveal the absurd lengths to which people go to secure a roof over their heads in a city where housing is scarce.

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