and Michele Morrone also feature in the cast .
(English title: Bar Joseph ) is a 2019 Italian feature film written and directed by Giulio Base . The drama tells an unconventional and controversial love story set in a small Italian town . Plot Overview Bar Giuseppe
The film premiered at the 14th Rome Film Festival in October 2019 . and Michele Morrone also feature in the cast
Director Giulio Base stated that he intended to highlight the "decline of hopes" for migrants and the universal struggle of being "in exile," focusing on the lack of a warm welcome and the basic human need for security and belonging . Bar Joseph (2019) - IMDb Plot Overview The film premiered at the 14th
You can find it for streaming on Netflix under its English title, Bar Joseph .
The film follows (played by Ivano Marescotti ), a gentle widower who runs a small bar and petrol station . After his wife's passing, he hires Bikira (Virginia Diop), a young African immigrant, to work as a waitress . Despite a significant age gap and cultural differences, the two fall in love, sparking a scandal that leads to hostility from Giuseppe’s sons and violence within the community . Key Production Details Director & Writer: Giulio Base . Main Cast: Ivano Marescotti as Giuseppe . Virginia Diop as Bikira .