Sulla mia pelle
Tonight’s film comes from Italy.
Sulla mia pelle (2018)
Whether you’re learning Italian or just looking for something to watch, Sulla mia pelle is an important film.
In October 2009, Stefano Cucchi died in police custody. Stefano was the 148th person to die in Italian police custody in 2009, a year in which the total figure reached 172. The officers who assaulted Stefano were initially absolved of any wrongdoing, but the valiant efforts of Stefano’s family and lawyer saw three carabinieri charged with manslaughter in 2017. To help those fighting similar battles, and in the hope of ensuring no one else dies at the hands of police custody, Stefano’s family have built l’Associazione Stefano Cucchi Onlus. The association seeks to defend the human and civil rights of citizens.
If you’re learning Italian, the following is an important article on Stefano Cucchi and police brutality in Italy :
Non solo Stefano Cucchi : perché è importante parlare degli abusi di polizia in Italia
If you’re unsure when and how to use subtitles, advice can be found here :
How to Use Subtitles to Learn a Language
If you’re interested in learning Italian, there’s a How to Learn Languages guide (eBook), and if you prefer the video format, How to Learn Italian is also available as an online course :
Take care, and enjoy the process.