(Aug. 29) – The face of Africa and its problems, and the face of solidarity, active and discreet. Then the medicine, the hope, the deep humanity. The documentary film “Medici con l’Africa” (Doctors with Africa) (2012, 80 minutes) will be previewed today, out of competition, at the 69th Venice Film Festival. The movie, written and directed by Carlo Mazzacurati, describes the work of the CUAMM, one of the most reliable Catholic NGOs in the world. Born sixty years ago in Padua, and today present with its volunteers, doctors and nurses, in Africa, the NGO provides with various health facilities in the equatorial belt. The film was shot last year in Mozambique: the story highlights the initiatives of aspirants and medical missionaries from the University College. CUAMM is the first non-governmental organization in the health sector recognized in Italy, founded in 1950 with the aim of training for doctors in developing Countries. It is currently active in seven African Countries with 80 operators and 37 cooperation projects. The documentary shows the work of Italian doctors in Africa, giving voice to the same doctors and their patients, both adults and children. Many doctors tell their experiences, but also their enthusiasm and failures. The documentary film by Carlo Mazzacurati has great intensity and ir represents and experience has left its mark on him . Luca Bigazzi is director of photography, the subject was written by Carlo Mazzacurati and Claudio Persanti, Errico Carrapatoso scored the movie. The editor is Paolo Cottignola and the sound is by Alessandro Palmerini, recently awarded the Silver Ribbon in Taormina for the film by Daniele Vicari’s “Diaz”. (Red)
