“In the end, all that we’re left with, are the memories we built on love.” One of those memories has haunted award winning director Markus Imhoof for most of his life: it is winter in Switzerland, neutral island in war torn Europe. At the fright depot, Markus’ mother picks up an Italian child refugee, to take her in. Giovanna, the girl is called, and growing up with her changes young Markus’ view of the world. 70 years later, again foreigners arrive in Europe. Markus Imhoof has never forgotten Giovanna, retraced her footsteps, lived in Italy, where she came from. And it is here that he now boards a marine vessel, to observe operation ‘Mare Nostrum’. 100.000 refugees have been rescued from the Mediterranean Sea. Through the eyes of a child, he raises the questions that have bothered him, since his mother first brought Giovanna home. After the success of More Than Honey, Markus Imhoof once again shares a very personal story to reflect on a global phenomenon. His questions about humanity and social responsibility in today‘s world are taking us back to the experiences of childhood and first love.
68th BERLINALE, Special Mention - Amnesty International Film Prize 9. Kirchliche Filmfestival in Recklinghausen 20th International Tel Aviv Documentary Filmfestival - doc aviv SWR DOKU FESTIVAL, nominated for German Documentary Award
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