Witness Femicidio: Violence against women in Italy
An examination of the rise of femicide in Italy through high-profile cases of violence against women. From Italy’s northern cities to its southern shores and islands, cases of violence against women have rocked the country. A 28-year-old yoga teacher from Verona, Laura Roveri, was stabbed 15 times by her former boyfriend. She survived the attack and has become an inspiring role model. But, in Italy, one woman is killed every three days. Nunzia Maiorano was murdered by her husband. Alba Chiara was murdered by her fiance who then took his own life. And, Lorena Quaranta was murdered by her boyfriend during the pandemic. Their families and friends relive the horror as they confront the phenomenon of femicide. A film by Nina Maria Paschalidou.
An inspiring documentary series that brings world issues into focus through compelling human stories.
Primary Title
- Witness
Episode Title
- Femicidio: Violence against women in Italy
Date Broadcast
- Thursday 27 October 2022
Start Time
- 08 : 00
Finish Time
- 09 : 00
Duration
- 60:00
Channel
- Al Jazeera English
Broadcaster
- Al Jazeera Media Network
Programme Description
- An inspiring documentary series that brings world issues into focus through compelling human stories.
Episode Description
- An examination of the rise of femicide in Italy through high-profile cases of violence against women. From Italy’s northern cities to its southern shores and islands, cases of violence against women have rocked the country. A 28-year-old yoga teacher from Verona, Laura Roveri, was stabbed 15 times by her former boyfriend. She survived the attack and has become an inspiring role model. But, in Italy, one woman is killed every three days. Nunzia Maiorano was murdered by her husband. Alba Chiara was murdered by her fiance who then took his own life. And, Lorena Quaranta was murdered by her boyfriend during the pandemic. Their families and friends relive the horror as they confront the phenomenon of femicide. A film by Nina Maria Paschalidou.
Classification
- Not Classified
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
- Italian
Captioning Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Notes
- This film contains graphic testimony about violence against women.
Genres
- Documentary
Contributors
- Nina Maria Paschalidou (Director)
- Laura Roveri (Subject / Interviewee - Femicide survivor / Yoga teacher)
- Emma Bonino (Interviewee - Senator, +Europa Party)
- Forest Troop Films (Production Unit)
- Ladoc (Production Unit)