Steel (Stefano Mordini, 2012) Italy

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Story told by Mitchell Schena. Screened at Metropolitan 4, Santa Barbara

 

Ciao, my name is Anna and I’m an exchange student from Italy. My english is poor, but I try to speak good. My brother recently died back home and madre sent me to America to escape the past and experience new life. America is molto buona, very good, and I enjoy it incredibly. But I miss my best friend Francesca too a lot. She had hard time with studies and dropped out of learning. She went back to adult dancer at club and earned her money there. However she starting to take school again and is flying out soon to stay with me in America. I miss my madre and my home town but I know I’ll be back soon. It’s still hard to think about my fratello (brother) not being alive with me. He worked hard at steel mill in order to pay for mi madre and me. I miss him great. A little back, when I was turning into young lady a lot of new feelings started to come to me. Francesca and I would run away from the city and always talk about adventure and exploring new places. We wanted to leave together and remain close until we die. I loved her and she was always there for me like my sister or sorelle. In my town where I grew, not much was to do, Men mostly all ended up working at Steel factory earning just enough to live. I hated my hometown and never wanted to return, but now I see beauty in being close to ones that I loved and never take it for granted again. With no padre in my life, my fratello took care of everyone. When my padre came back, he once again left but promised to take us on trip. He was bad man and caused much pain. I know my brother would be happy of me that I’m in America learning all new things. I know he misses me too, I can’t wait to get back to Italy next summer when I’ll be with my family once again.

Ciao,

Anna


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