Chieti, October 25, 2024 –“Safara The Movie,”the new documentary film by TakeMeBack – Corrieri Solidali, has been selected forthe 2024 Under Our Skin Film Festival in Nairobi.
“Safara The Movie,” directed by Paolo Calcagni, chronicles a humanitarian journey to the heart of Tanzania, where the Solidarity Couriers of TakeMeBack (Antonio Di Leonardo, Andrea Mariani, and Fabio Talucci) traverse vast deserts, green expanses, and bustling cities, visiting schools and villages and connecting with the indigenous local communities. Through the smiles of the children, the most beautiful story unfolds: a story of promises kept, of tangible hope, and of the power of solidarity transformed into concrete action.
The Under Our Skin Film Festival, to be held in Nairobi from November 6 to 17, 2024, will feature a wide selection of films and documentaries from around the world, all united by a commitment to raising awareness of pressing social issues. “Safara The Movie” will screen on Saturday, November 9, offering viewers a thrilling journey that will leave them breathless, inspiring them to believe in the power of solidarity and action. This edition of the festival focuses on stories that address challenges related to inequality, migration, children’s rights, and the environment. This platform stands out for its commitment to screening films centered on education and sustainability—themes that reflect the importance of local and international initiatives aimed at raising public awareness of issues with significant social impact.
TakeMeBack, with *Safara The Movie*, is proud to participate inthe Under Our Skin Festival in Nairobi, an event of great significance for education in Kenyan schools. The festival is committed to raising awareness among students and the community about critical social issues through visual storytelling, and this year it will reach an even wider audience thanks to distribution on a local Netflix-style platform. This partnership will allow schools across Kenya to access the festival’s content for free, thereby enriching the educational experience with stories and perspectives that inspire dialogue, awareness, and change.
Antonio di Leonardo, co-founder of TakeMeBack, said: “We are thrilled that ‘Safara’ has been selected for such an important festival. This documentary film shows how commitment and good intentions can translate into action, bringing hope and real change to the communities we encounter along the way.”
The documentary film offers an opportunity to share TakeMeBack’s message with an international audience, issuing a strong call to action for a more just and compassionate world.
For more information:
- Official website: www.takemeback.org
- Press contacts: lorenzo@takemeback.org
