2013RomanceDramaMusic2h 3m

Marina

Italy, 1948. Young Rocco is growing up in Calabria, until one day his father Salvatore decides to leave to Belgium, where he strives to earn a lot of money by working in coal mines. Very soon he sends for his family. Rocco becomes a migrant overnight, with all the consequences this entails. Rocco wants to be like other youngsters, become someone and have a purpose in life. Against his father’s wish and better judgment he seeks an escape through music and love.

Information

StatusReleased
Original Languagenl

Keywords

immigrantmusicianaccordionbiographybased on true storymineraspiring singersingermechaniccoal minediscriminationpoorcoal mineraspiring musicianfather son relationshipfinancial hardship

Production

Eyeworks
Eyeworks
Les Films du Fleuve
Les Films du Fleuve
Orisa Produzioni
Orisa Produzioni
Eén
Eén
RTBF
RTBF