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The Ciambra
Writer-director Jonas Carpignano casts members of the close-knit Romani community in Calabria in this fascinating coming of age story, which unfolds through the eyes of 14-year-old Pio Amato. He is desperate to follow in the footsteps of his older brother Cosimo and mimics his sibling's behaviour by drinking and smoking. By virtue of his age, Pio is one of the few members of his family who is allowed to move freely between the regions' warring factions, split between fellow Romani, African immigrants and local Italians. When Cosimo vanishes without trace and his family lacks a strong male presence to take charge of day-to-day activities, Pio proudly steps forward to prove he is ready to become a man and defend his clan's honour.
