Water Baby

The film tells the story of Mary, a young Ghanaian woman living in the precarious migrant community of Gioia Tauro, Calabria. After her partner goes missing, she embarks on a desperate journey to find him, navigating the harsh realities of illegal immigration and seeking a better future.

Water Baby received critical acclaim for its raw and authentic portrayal of the migrant experience in Italy. Critics praised its powerful performances, intimate direction, and unflinching look at a rarely depicted social reality.

• A deeply moving and visually striking exploration of the refugee crisis.

• Features a breakout performance from its lead actress, delivering a performance of immense resilience.

• Remarkably intimate and urgent, capturing the dignity and struggle of its characters.

Google audience: Audiences lauded the film's authentic and empathetic portrayal of migrant life, highlighting the powerful performances and the film's emotional impact. Many found it to be a thought-provoking and important story.

Selected for the Critics' Week at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival, and won awards at various international film festivals.

Director Jonas Carpignano chose to shoot the film with non-professional actors from the actual migrant communities in Calabria, lending an unparalleled sense of authenticity to the narrative.