Photo : © Catherine Catella / Shu Aiello / Les Films du Tambour de Soie / Dancing Dog Productions / BO Film
Doc Month 2026: A Village in Resistance
Deep in the Italian countryside, a small town took a radical stand by choosing inclusion over indifference. This moving documentary invites you to witness how a handful of citizens stood their ground against all odds, turning their home into a beacon of hope.
Bibliothèque Buffon (Paris 5th)
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On Saturday, November 7, 2026, the Bibliothèque Buffon hosts a screening of the documentary Un village en résistance as part of the Mois du doc. Directed by Shu Aiello and Catherine Catella, the 75-minute film examines the story of Riace, an Italian village that prioritized the integration of migrants despite intense political opposition. Running from 15:00 to 16:30, this session offers a profound look at civil resistance and solidarity. The event is free of charge and fully accessible to wheelchair users, recommended for those aged 12 and up. Director Shu Aiello is expected to attend the screening, subject to confirmation.
As part of Doc Month 2026 and the Counter-current theme, the Buffon Library invites you to the screening of the documentary film A Village in Resistance (France/Italy, 2023, 75 min) directed by Shu Aiello and Catherine Catella.
For 20 years, the depopulated small village of Riace in Calabria (Italy) made welcoming migrants its future. But the populists coming to power, led by Matteo Salvani, made Riace their target. Driven by the political world, the Italian justice system began prosecuting the village's mayor, Domenico Lucano, the victim of an unjust, pathetic, and often grotesque harassment.
In his descent into hell, Lucano is, however, never truly alone. On the contrary, he is increasingly surrounded. His fate is at stake, but his struggle is carried by civil society. The thread of resistance is never broken: it is present where the ideals of tolerance and inclusion survive against all odds; it is embodied in testimonies gathered here and there, those of residents, activists, and citizens that the film features in genuine moments of listening which, far from the incendiary fury of propagandist speeches, elevate the debate and often bring it back to the essential.
In the presence of director Shu Aiello (subject to change)
Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 3:00 PM, library auditorium, free admission
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As part of the 2026 Mois du doc under the theme Contre-courant, the Bibliothèque Buffon invites you to view the documentary Un village en résistance. This 2023 film explores two decades in the life of Riace, a small village in Calabria, Italy, that transformed its future by welcoming migrants. The documentary documents the political and legal pressure exerted on Mayor Domenico Lucano while highlighting the unwavering support of citizens, activists, and locals who continue to uphold values of inclusion against all odds.
The event takes place on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 15:00 to 16:30 in the library's auditorium in the 5th arrondissement. Admission is free, and the venue provides wheelchair accessibility. The program is suitable for attendees aged 12 and older. The screening will last 75 minutes and will be followed by a discussion, with director Shu Aiello scheduled to be present, depending on availability.
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