Ninna Nanna Prigioniera by Rossella Schillaci

April 26, 2024 at 10:30 am

Funger Hall 108
George Washington University
2201 G St NW, Washington, DC 20052

The Italian Cultural Institute of Washington, the Department of Romance, German & Slavic Languages & Literatures, at the Columbian College of Arts & Sciences of George Washington University, and New York University, present the screening of “Ninna Nanna Prigioniera” (Imprisoned Lullaby), a film by Rossella Schillaci.

The movie tells the story of a young woman, Yasmina, who is in preventive custody with two of her children, Lolita who is two years old, and Diego who is a few months old, and their day-to-day life in prison. The story follows this small family’s life as the months go by, showcasing the times of hope, expectation and resistance that inevitably accompany time “on the inside”. Simple everyday tasks, like bathing, lunch, or taking walks along the prison corridors, reveal the drama that Yasmina has to face: trying to keep her children by her side or letting them be free.

The movie presents an intimate portrait of motherhood, responsibility, and choices, flanked by the vibrant energy of childhood, an energy even capable of transforming the world inside a prison.

The screening will be followed by a conversation with Italian Director Rossella Schillaci and a Q&A session with the public.

Join us at 10:30 am at George Washington University in Washington, DC to participate in an opportunity for reflection, celebration, and discussion on issues faced imprisoned women.

Directed by Rossella Schillaci
Italy, France 2016
Documentary film
Total runtime: 88 minutes
Language: Italian, with English subtitles

Registrations required by April 16 to lauralazzari@gwu.edu