Bar Giuseppe -

The film premiered at the 14th Rome Film Festival in October 2019 .

Director Giulio Base stated that he intended to highlight the "decline of hopes" for migrants and the universal struggle of being "in exile," focusing on the lack of a warm welcome and the basic human need for security and belonging . Bar Joseph (2019) - IMDb Bar Giuseppe

The film follows (played by Ivano Marescotti ), a gentle widower who runs a small bar and petrol station . After his wife's passing, he hires Bikira (Virginia Diop), a young African immigrant, to work as a waitress . Despite a significant age gap and cultural differences, the two fall in love, sparking a scandal that leads to hostility from Giuseppe’s sons and violence within the community . Key Production Details Director & Writer: Giulio Base . Main Cast: Ivano Marescotti as Giuseppe . Virginia Diop as Bikira . The film premiered at the 14th Rome Film

You can find it for streaming on Netflix under its English title, Bar Joseph . After his wife's passing, he hires Bikira (Virginia