Gabriele Umidon

Lilith, a wood nymph, is lured through magic to Klingsor’s castle, where she is held spellbound. Klingsor, a disgraced knight who has turned to witchcraft after being castrated, is after young women to take as ornaments for his enchanted garden. After she gradually regains awareness of her nature and her powers, Lilith turns on Klingsor. With the aid of the other captive women, who have now become her disciples, she brings a new order to the castle.

Today, sexual freedom and gender self-determination are punishable by arrest or death in several countries. This short film tells the story of Nelson and his escape to Italy after a violent assault. He was born 25 years ago in Benin City, one of the most unstable areas of Nigeria. In 2018, the territorial commission that examined his case found his testimony insufficiently credible and rejected his application for international protection. In 2021, Nelson appealed to the Venice Tribunal. While awaiting his verdict, which may take months, Nelson spends his days working, hanging out with friends and making music, hoping to one day become a great singer.