FIFTH THEMATIC WEEK DEDICATED TO INCLUSION AND INTEGRATION POLICIES

The week will focus on the stories of those who cross borders, the social transformations linked to human mobility, and the challenges that integration processes pose to communities. An opportunity to complement the analysis of migration data and policies with people’s personal experiences, fostering dialogue between institutions, organisations, the cultural sector and the general public.

The programme of events:

Col piccone a catàr fortuna
With a pickaxe in search of fortune

Thursday 19 November, at 8.45 pm
Teatro Modernissimo, Nembro

a performance-lecture by Gian Antonio Stella dedicated to the dreams, losses and adventures of people from Bergamo who emigrated abroad, from Belgium to the Indies. A journey through the history of Italian emigration that invites us to re-examine, through the stories of the past, the complexity of contemporary migration.
in collaboration with Presente Prossimo

Official opening of the week

Sunday 22 November, at 5.00 pm
Abbey of San Paolo d’Argon 

The afternoon will be dedicated to artistic and visual expression, featuring the opening of the exhibition Marocco Felice, in collaboration with Ponte di Culture in Turin, the presentation of Nicolas Brunetti’s photographic project Inshallah, and Francesco Piobicchi’s works Fuori dal Buio.
This will be followed by a screening of the documentary film Radici in movimento, attended by the director Rosa Galantino, and a tasting of Arabic sweets and tea.
The opening is organised in collaboration with the Pangea Association.

Presentation of the Caritas-Migrantes Report on Immigration 2026

Tuesday 24 November, at 8.30 pm
Abbey of San Paolo d’Argon

with the editor Simone Varisco in conversation with local organisations working on migration issues. The event will offer an opportunity to explore the dynamics of immigration in Italy and to compare them with the experiences and challenges specific to the Bergamo area.

Presentation of the ‘Italians in the World 2026’ Report

Thursday 26 November, at 6.30 pm
Abbey of San Paolo d’Argon

with the editor Delfina Licata and Paolo Barcella, lecturer at the University of Bergamo, in conversation with the audience. The event will focus on contemporary Italian emigration, reflecting on the reasons behind, the characteristics of, and the changes in the movement of Italians abroad.

Both presentations will also be streamed live on Fileo’s YouTube channel.

Last Miner dinner

Thursday 26 November, at 8.00 pm
Abbey of San Paolo d’Argon

The evening of Thursday 26th will continue at 8.00 pm with a moment of conviviality and sharing, featuring dishes prepared by the ‘Nembresi nel Mondo’ Association, the ‘Bergamaschi nel Mondo’ Organisation, the Valle Imagna Study Centre and the ‘Tracciaminima’ Association.
An opportunity to celebrate, through food and community experiences, the memories and bonds forged by migrant communities.
You can reserve your place by booking here

Last Breakfast in Berlin

Saturday 28 November, at 9.30 am
Lottagono Cinema-Theatre at the Oratorio San Paolo in Bergamo

A matinee featuring a screening of the short film Last Breakfast in Berlin and a discussion between the director Hosam Fahmy, Paolo Barcella and Stefania Consonni, from the University of Bergamo, on the theme of remigration. An event which, through the language of cinema, aims to stimulate reflection on the contemporary debate surrounding migration, belonging and borders.
You can reserve your place by booking here

‘Confini e Frontiere’ concert

Saturday 28 November at 8.45 pm
Cineteatro dell’Oratorio di Colognola

featuring Sergio Cortesi and TIS.
A journey through Italian singer-songwriter tunes and lyrics dedicated to the themes of borders and migration.
As part of the event, a tribute to Francesco Guccini.
You can reserve your place by booking here

For further information: info@fileo.it