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Negotiating Amnesia, directed by Alessandra Ferrini, offers an intriguing dive into Italy's colonial past, particularly focusing on the Ethiopian War of '35-36. The film is less about traditional storytelling and more about piecing together historical fragments through interviews and archival images. There's a reflective quality to it, which pulls you into the complexities of memory and history. The pacing feels deliberate, almost meditative, allowing the viewer to absorb the weight of the historical context. The interviews are raw, and you can sense the struggle in grappling with a national narrative that many would prefer to forget. Ferrini’s approach feels personal, as if inviting us to reflect on the past and its implications for the present.
Essays and archival footage blendReflects on collective memoryInterviews highlight personal narratives
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