The Human Cargo
Originally released in 2012. The Human Cargo is a documentary film. directed by Daniele Vicari.
Starring Ervis Alia, Giuseppe Belviso, and Maria Brescia
Synopsis
On 8 August 1991, an Albanian ship carrying 20,000 people reached the port of Bari. The ship was called the “Vlora”. Mooring was difficult, and some of the passengers jumped overboard to swim to land, while many others chanted “Italia, Italia”, making the victory sign. On 7 August 1991, the ship, returning from Cuba, the “Vlora” had arrived at the port of Durrës with 10,000 tons of sugar in its hold. Work on unloading the sugar was underway when an enormous throng of thousands of people suddenly assailed the ship, forcing the captain to head for Italy. The next morning, waiting for the “Vlora” was an incredulous and stunned city and an empty football stadium where the Albanians were held before being sent back home. Twenty-one years have passed since that day. Most of the people who boarded that ship were sent back to Albania, but the crossings continued and many of them had another go. Today, 4.5 million foreigners live in Italy.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 7, 2012
13 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (6 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Albania
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Telenorba
- Indigo Film
- Arkivi Qendror Shtetëror i Filmit (AQSHF)
- Digitalb
- Skandal Productions
- Apulia Film Commission
- RAI
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Human Cargo about?
On 8 August 1991, an Albanian ship carrying 20,000 people reached the port of Bari. The ship was called the “Vlora”. Mooring was difficult, and some of the passengers jumped overboard to swim t...
Who directed The Human Cargo?
The Human Cargo was directed by Daniele Vicari.
How long is The Human Cargo?
The Human Cargo has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was The Human Cargo released?
The Human Cargo was released on November 7, 2012 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Human Cargo?
The main cast of The Human Cargo includes Ervis Alia, Giuseppe Belviso, Maria Brescia, Robert Budina, Eduard Cota.