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Permesso

Permesso is my master’s thesis—a film that began as a personal reflection on my relationship with Genoa. As I wandered through the city and met its residents, each embodying different facets of Genoese life, I started to see fragments of myself in them. Through these encounters, the project evolved into a broader exploration of belonging, identity, and the human-scale relationships that shape a city’s character.

At its core, the film suggests that to truly understand a city—especially in the face of globalisation—we must reclaim an inside position. Only by being fully present and embedded can we grasp the subtle forces that define its culture, history, and domestic rhythms. Rather than indulging in nostalgia, Permesso offers a grounded, observational response to ongoing urban change—one that values intimacy, nuance, and emotional proximity.

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