Uploaded September 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Feneen
Directed by Giulia Rosco
Duration 60’ | French, Italian with English, French subtitles
Officially selected for #WOMEX23 Film Programme:
Thursday – Saturday, 11:00 – 17:00
Film Library
Production Country, Year Italy, 2022 | Written by Jennifer Caodaglio Produced by Migra | Producer Silvia Lami | Director of Photography Giulia Rosco | Sound Frank Sativa | Editor Giulia Rosco
"Feneen" depicts the current urban and music subculture of the Senegalese capital Dakar's outskirts. The documentary spotlights the fundamental rule of urban subculture in debunking the stereotyped image of the African continent. It stresses the importance for young people to develop a civic conscience, and the chance to create concrete job opportunities in the music industry. The project came about following an encounter between Italian producer Frank Sativa, Senegalese popstar Leuz Diwane G and Italian-Senegalese rapper F.U.L.A.
The career of Giulia Rosco alternates continuously between the world of video and photos, from the production of short films, video clips and documentaries to photo reportage. In recent years she has worked on authorial projects, asking questions about human rights and gender equality.
More info about the WOMEX 23 Film Programme here: womex.com
See you in A Coruña! #worldwidemusic #musicfilm
Feneen
Directed by Giulia Rosco
Duration 60’ | French, Italian with English, French subtitles
Officially selected for #WOMEX23 Film Programme:
Thursday – Saturday, 11:00 – 17:00
Film Library
Production Country, Year Italy, 2022 | Written by Jennifer Caodaglio Produced by Migra | Producer Silvia Lami | Director of Photography Giulia Rosco | Sound Frank Sativa | Editor Giulia Rosco
"Feneen" depicts the current urban and music subculture of the Senegalese capital Dakar's outskirts. The documentary spotlights the fundamental rule of urban subculture in debunking the stereotyped image of the African continent. It stresses the importance for young people to develop a civic conscience, and the chance to create concrete job opportunities in the music industry. The project came about following an encounter between Italian producer Frank Sativa, Senegalese popstar Leuz Diwane G and Italian-Senegalese rapper F.U.L.A.
The career of Giulia Rosco alternates continuously between the world of video and photos, from the production of short films, video clips and documentaries to photo reportage. In recent years she has worked on authorial projects, asking questions about human rights and gender equality.
More info about the WOMEX 23 Film Programme here: womex.com
See you in A Coruña! #worldwidemusic #musicfilm
