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202126 minUdocumentary

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Palermo Sole Nero

202126 minUdocumentary

7.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

A search through the vibrant streets of Palermo unfolds as Dennis looks for his friend Ibra, who has mysteriously disappeared.

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Joséphine Jouannais

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A search through the vibrant streets of Palermo unfolds as Dennis looks for his friend Ibra, who has mysteriously disappeared.

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Dennis searches the streets of Palermo for his friend Ibra, who has mysteriously disappeared. The film follows their friendship as they face uncertainties in life. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Palermo, it features scenes of the city while addressing the role of patron saints as symbols of hope. Directed by Joséphine Jouannais, Palermo Sole Nero runs for 26 minutes and presents a narrative centered on friendship and belonging in urban life.

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