Erasmus in Gaza

At a glance

Erasmus in Gaza, is a 2022 Palestinian movie, directed by Chiara Avesani and Matteo Delbò, and starring Riccardo Corradini, Adam Jad, Sadi. with a runtime of 88 minutes.

Overview

Erasmus in Gaza is a documentary following Riccardo Corradini, an Italian final-year medical student who becomes the first international student ever to choose the Gaza Strip as his Erasmus exchange destination. Training to become a war surgeon, Corradini immerses himself in the daily rhythms of life in Gaza — including firsthand exposure to Israeli bombardments — forming deep, lasting friendships with local residents along the way. The film blends documentary drama with intimate personal reflection as Riccardo confronts his own anxieties about the future while bearing witness to one of the world's most contested territories. A compelling human portrait set against the backdrop of ongoing conflict.

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