A Tomato Tragedy (2023)

A Tomato Tragedy (2023) poster

In southern Italy, stateless migrants pick the tomatoes the rest of the world will taste. But what about these workers’ European dreams? Will they be ground to a pulp? Our canned tomatoes are picked by migrant workers who have come to southern Italy to realise their dream of Europe. However, they never get beyond the tomato fields. This documentary shows how the tomato broaches a broader issue. Will the pickers keep believing in their dream, or fight against a Europe where others reap the sweet rewards of their disillusion?

Director: Kiriko Mechanicus
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 26 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Music: Emanuele Pellegrini
Editing: Marieke Schoenmakers
Production: De Nederlandse Filmacademie, KRO-NCRV
Country: Netherlands
Language: English, Italiano
Original Language: en

Keywords

politics, society, migrant worker

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Tomato Tragedy about?
In southern Italy, stateless migrants pick the tomatoes the rest of the world will taste. But what about these workers’ European dreams? Will they be ground to a pulp? Our canned tomatoes are picked by migrant workers who have come to southern Italy to realise their dream of Europe. However, they never get beyond the tomato fields. This documentary shows how the tomato broaches a broader issue. Will the pickers keep believing in their dream, or fight against a Europe where others reap the sweet rewards of their disillusion?
Who directed A Tomato Tragedy?
A Tomato Tragedy was directed by Kiriko Mechanicus.
How long is A Tomato Tragedy?
A Tomato Tragedy has a runtime of 26m (26 minutes).
What genre is A Tomato Tragedy?
A Tomato Tragedy is a Documentary film.
Where was A Tomato Tragedy produced?
A Tomato Tragedy was produced in Netherlands.