Lia Beltrami's Reel

Giappone / Italia / 2016 / Lia G. Beltrami The story of Takayama Ukon, a noble samurai who converted to Christianity. The film follows its spiritual journey, the parallel between the way of the sword and the way of the cross, images of Japan and its beauty, mystery and spirituality.

"I couldn't believe it until I saw it". What happens long before the daily images of migrants crossing the sea? Why do people escape? A journey through five refugee camps for Eritreans in northern Ethiopia. Three protagonists: Ethiopia, a welcoming land; the refugees, their hopes, dreams, and need for humanity; Alganesh, a courageous woman committed to her people.