Liliana

  • Italy
  • Documentary
  • 2025
  • 84 min.
  • Director(s): Ruggero Gabbai
  • Producer(s): Forma International

Synopsis

Through a deeply emotional and personal journey, this documentary uncovers the life of Liliana Segre, a Holocaust survivor and one of Italy’s most influential figures, who received the honorary “Senator for Life” title from the Italian government. Blending historical accounts with intimate, contemporary reflections, the film explores Segre’s harrowing experiences—her arrest, deportation, and the heartbreaking farewell to her father. Beyond her survival, it reveals Segre as a passionate advocate for human rights and equality, determined to pass on crucial lessons to younger generations. Featuring moving testimonies from her family, friends, and public figures from the Italian political landscape, the documentary offers an unprecedented look into her life. With access to rare archival footage, it emphasizes the importance of remembering history and the impact of trauma, making Segre’s story a powerful reminder of the universal need to safeguard freedom and justice for all.

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Credits

Director(s)

Ruggero Gabbai

Producer(s)

Forma International

Cinematography

Pierluigi Laffi

Editor

Cristian Dondi, Chiara Passoni

Original Music

Piero Salvatori

Original Language

Italian

Subtitles

Italian, English

In collaboration with

Rai Cinema

With the support of

Direzione gener a le Cinema e audiovisivo, Fondazione Museo della Shoah, Goren Monti Ferrari Foundation, Memoriale della Shoah di Milano

Festival Highlights

Rome Film Festival, Italy, World Premiere