My Body (2021)

My Body (2021) poster

Oscar, not quite a child anymore, scavenges for scrap metal for his father. He spends his life in improvised landfills among what remains of leftovers. Worlds apart, yet close-by, there is Stanley. He tidies the church in exchange for a monetised hospitality, picks fruits, herds sheep: anything that keep his foreign body busy. Oscar, the young Sicilian, and Stanley the Nigerian don’t seem to have much in common. Except for the feeling of being thrown into the world, to suffer the same refusal, the same overwhelming wave of choices imposed on them by others.

Director: Michele Pennetta
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 80 min
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Screenplay

Music: Nathalie Rebholz
Cinematography: Paolo Ferrari
Editing: Damian Plandolit, Orsola Valenti
Production: Kino Produzioni, RSI, RAI, Close Up Films
Country: Italy, Switzerland
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it

Keywords

immigrant, work, italy, sicily, italy, brotherhood, church, better life, nigerian, absent parent, father son relationship

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is My Body about?
Oscar, not quite a child anymore, scavenges for scrap metal for his father. He spends his life in improvised landfills among what remains of leftovers. Worlds apart, yet close-by, there is Stanley. He tidies the church in exchange for a monetised hospitality, picks fruits, herds sheep: anything that keep his foreign body busy. Oscar, the young Sicilian, and Stanley the Nigerian don’t seem to have much in common. Except for the feeling of being thrown into the world, to suffer the same refusal, the same overwhelming wave of choices imposed on them by others.
Who directed My Body?
My Body was directed by Michele Pennetta.
How long is My Body?
My Body has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
What genre is My Body?
My Body is a Documentary film.
Where was My Body produced?
My Body was produced in Italy, Switzerland.