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Sanctuary
At the start of 2021 two filmmakers embark on a journey to understand why one church in central London has decided to stay open even throughout some of the darkest moments of the Covid-19 pandemic, despite its elderly congregation. Co-Director Flaminia Giambalvo & Cosima Barzini. Watch the film here. -
People Smuggling in Sicily: Europe or Die
As the EU launches a new multi-million mission to tackle human trafficking from North-Africa we investigate the rise of a new smuggling network - in Southern Italy. We also speak to high-level traffickers who believe the EU's new effort is doomed to fail. Link -
The Nigerian Mafia – (ITA) La Mafia Nigeriana
For the first time a foreign criminal group working in Italy has been indicted with the charge of being a "Mafia". As the trial begins we investigate the rise of this new, powerful criminal syndicate. Link -
Italy’s Jihadi Brides- (ITA) Le Spose della Jihad
In July 2016, 19 year old Merieme Rehaly leaves her home in Northern Italy without a trace. She is suspected to have joined ISIS' ranks in Syria. Starting from her family home in Padua we retrace her journey into Syria in search for answers. Link -
Italy’s Mediterranean Mass Graves: Europe or Die
Since 2000, more than 27,000 migrants and refugees have died attempting the perilous journey to Europe. We investigate the conditions of those who arrive in Italy, one Europe's main points of entry. Link -
Fortress Italia
In the wake of a shipwreck off the Southern Italian coast in which over 360 migrants died, we look at what makes this journey so perilous and the challenges faced by those who want to claim asylum in Northern Europe. Link
Flaminia Giambalvo
Producer & Journalist