Lauréats 2026

The eighth day

Compétition : Compétition DOCU
Catégorie : Action humanitaire et solidarité
Pays : Italy
Commanditaire : Rete Blu s.p.a.
Producteur : Rete Blu s.p.a.
Réalisateur : Sabrina Varani
Durée : 01:17:45
Trophée Or

Résumé

In the Jubilee Year, the protagonists of this story are the homeless men and women living on the margins, whose stories are not so different from our own. In the background, a quiet humanity moves forward, step by step, toward the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica. In this ongoing dialogue of light and shadow, of falling and redemption, of fragility and hope, a threshold is crossed not just a sacred one, but the threshold of the present self ushering in a new beginning: the Eighth Day.

Objectif

The documentary aims to portray urban marginality through an ethical and respectful gaze, avoiding sensationalism and emotional distance. By progressively building a relationship with its protagonists, the film moves closer to their daily lives, observing them from an intimate and shared perspective. The project reflects on human dignity, loss, and belonging, questioning the fragile boundary between social inclusion and exclusion. The symbolic and historically charged setting of St. Peter's Square amplifies this contrast, reinforcing the film's reflection on humanity, visibility, and indifference. Target Group The film is intended for audiences interested in social issues, human rights, and contemporary urban realities.

In the Jubilee Year, the protagonists of this story are the homeless men and women living on the margins, whose stories are not so different from our own. In the background, a quiet humanity moves forward, step by step, toward the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica.