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202572 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

The Castle

202572 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

Three children in Palermo transform an abandoned building into a secret shelter, creating a refuge from the violence that surrounds them.

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Stefano La Rosa,

Virginia Nardelli,

Danny Biancardi

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Three children in Palermo transform an abandoned building into a secret shelter, creating a refuge from the violence that surrounds them.

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Stefano La Rosadirector

Virginia Nardellidirector

Danny Biancardidirector

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In Palermo, three children find an abandoned building and turn it into a secret shelter. This space offers them protection from the violence that surrounds them. Inside, they share their dreams and create a world of imagination. The building becomes a place of connection, allowing them to bond amid the chaos of their lives. Directed by Stefano La Rosa, the 72-minute documentary captures their experiences in this isolated neighborhood.

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