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202486 minPGdocumentary

7.1/ 10(8 ratings)• TMDB

Family Dynamics Gun Violence

San Damiano

202486 minPGdocumentary

7.1/ 10(8 ratings)• TMDB

Damian arrives at Roma’s Termini Station from Poland with just 50 euros and makes his home atop an ancient Roman tower.

Family Dynamics Gun Violence

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Gregorio Sassoli,

Alejandro Cifuentes

Synopsis

Damian arrives at Roma’s Termini Station from Poland with just 50 euros and makes his home atop an ancient Roman tower.

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Gregorio Sassolidirector

Alejandro Cifuentesdirector

Gregorio Sassoliwriter

Alejandro Cifuenteswriter

Damian Eugeniusz Bielickicast

Synopsis

Damian arrives at Roma’s Termini Station with just 50 euros in his pocket. He finds shelter atop an ancient Roman tower, where he seeks love and family. His vibrant personality contrasts sharply with a violent energy that impacts those around him. As he moves through the streets of Rome, the film captures the tensions between hope and despair, connection and isolation, set against the backdrop of one of the world's most historic cities. Directed by Gregorio Sassoli, "San Damiano" runs for 86 minutes.

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