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Deep Dive: Only Ghosts in the Waves (2025)

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Only Ghosts in the Waves
Only Ghosts in the Waves follows Enrico Naso, an undertaker based in Lampedusa, a small island in the Mediterranean Sea. The film captures his daily encounters with death, reflecting the stark realities of migration in this remote location. Through Enrico's perspective, the film examines what it means to be human in the face of tragedy and loss. The documentary runs for 68 minutes and immerses viewers in the emotional landscape of Lampedusa, a site often associated with the perilous journeys of migrants. Enrico's choice to embrace life amidst the constant presence of death serves as a moving backdrop for understanding the human condition in this context.

Why Watch

  • •Meet Enrico Naso, a unique undertaker in Lampedusa.
  • •Find out about the realities of migration in the Mediterranean.
  • •See how one man confronts death daily.

Did You Know

•Enrico Naso is an undertaker in Lampedusa, a key migration point.
•The film has a runtime of 68 minutes.
•Lampedusa is located in the Mediterranean Sea.

Perfect For

Documentary enthusiastsHuman rights advocatesMediterranean migration issues