As of today, sexual freedom and gender self-determination are punished with detention or death in several countries. Future comes at the right time tells the story of Nelson and his escape to Italy after a violent aggression. He was born 25 years ago in Benin City, one of the most unstable areas of Nigeria. In 2018 the territorial commission that examined his case considered his testimony not sufficiently credible and rejected his request for international protection. In 2021 Nelson appealed to the Venice Court. Awaiting for his verdict, which can take months, Nelson spends his days working, hanging out with friends and making music, hoping to become a great singer one day.

Credits

Subject: Elena Bongiorno
Direction / Cinematography / Edit: Elena Bongiorno, Sofia Merelli, Martina Tamburini, Gabriele Umidon
Original music: Castro G, Michael Papadopoulos
Color grading: Mattia Pintonello
Graphics: Francesco Luzzana

Screenings

Beyond Borders, Kastellorizo International Film Festival, Greece 2023
Florence Queer Festival, Italia 2023
Festival del Cinema dei Diritti Umani, Naples, Italy 2023
International Queer Film Festival, Playa del Carmen, Mexico 2023
LGBT+ Film Festival, Warsaw, Poland 2024