Produced by Wonder Project with Rai Cinema in collaboration with Lega Serie A, it tells the story of a young talent who came from Senegal to Italy between dreams, sacrifices and fight against discrimination

The documentary film “Seydou – The dream has no color”, directed by Simone Aleandri and produced by Wonder Project with Rai Cinema in collaboration with Lega Serie A, is among the finalists in the Sports Sports section of the Silver Ribbons, the oldest Italian film prize still active. A prestigious recognition that rewards a work capable of telling Seydou Sarr’s extraordinary journey with sensitivity and emotion, a young talent who came from Senegal to Italy between dreams, sacrifices and fight against discrimination. Through the documentary to know his football idols around our country. This important milestone confirms the value of a project that fits perfectly into the mission of the Serie A League to promote inclusion and respect in football. “Seydou – The dream has no color” in fact embraces the principles of the “Keep Racism Out” awareness campaign, of which Seydou Sarr himself is testimonial, helping to spread a message of fighting racism inside and outside the stadiums. Campaign that this year will involve over 10,000 children, who will accompany the players on the pitch by wearing the shirt against racism and who will in turn become testimonial against racial discrimination precisely because they will return to play with their friends with the uniform “Keep Racism Out “. The project also extends to teenagers and young people through the option of the EA Sports FC 25 game, in which over 7 million games were held using this virtual complete. Luigi De Siervo, CEO of the Serie A League, explained: “Being among the finalists on the silver ribbons with a film like ‘Seydou – the dream has no color’ is a strong and significant signal. It is the confirmation of how sport and football can be extraordinary vehicles to tell stories of redemption and inclusion. The Serie A League has always been at the forefront in the fight against racism and Seydou Sarr’s path is an example of how football can offer opportunities and break down barriers. Our ‘Keep Racism Out’ campaign therefore has a new narrative tool that allows us to raise awareness of different publics and bring the new generations closer to fundamental values ​​such as respect and diversity “. The film, presented at the 21st edition of the authors’ days At the Venice Film Festival last September, he has already collected large consensus for his ability to tell football not only as a sport, but as a powerful tool for social change. In this path, strengthening the commitment of the Serie A League in the spread of a sports culture based on inclusion, equity and mutual respect.

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