Malavia

Nunzia
De Stefano

(Italy)
 Selected filmography: Nevia (2019)

Thirteen-year-old Sasa grows up on the outskirts of Naples, dreaming of becoming a famous rapper. Hip hop is his passion and a way to secure a better future for his mother, with whom he shares a complex bond. A meeting with renowned rapper Yodi gives him the courage to pursue his dream and create his own music. But hope soon clashes with the harsh reality of the streets and the music industry. Disillusioned, he chooses a dangerous path that leads him to the brink of losing everything. This raw story captures coming of age in a world where dreams are fragile and choices painful. The film blends the energy of rap with an authentic portrait of life on the margins, telling a story of guilt, hope, and second chances. Director Nunzia De Stefano explores the lives of young people on society’s margins, building on her debut, Nevia. It is a powerful, music-driven exploration of survival and the price of ambition.