Alessandra Celesia
Alessandra Celesia is an Italian filmmaker and journalist known for her poignant documentaries that explore complex social issues. Her latest work, 'The Flats,' focuses on the New Lodge complex in Belfast, portraying the intergenerational trauma of the Troubles and the resilience of its residents. Celesia's background in theater informs her cinematic approach, blending personal testimonies with dramatic reenactments to create an intimate narrative that reflects the community's struggles and healing.
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Recent news mentions
The starting point is the stories of Italians who emigrated to Northern Ireland between the wars, continuing to move on to New York.
Alison Spittle, FeliSpeaks and 21 other attention-grabbing shows to keep an eye out for – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-08-30
Alessandra Celesia was the guest of honor at the festival and directed the opening film.
Óséðar perlur á Patreksfirði
Iceland· 2025-06-17
Alessandra Celesia is an Italian director who was a guest of honor at the festival and gave a lecture.
Minntust góðs vinar á SkjaldborgarhátíðinniIceland· 2025-06-09
Alessandra is the director whose works will be showcased at the festival, focusing on the lives of people in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Ásgeirinn veittur á SkjaldborgIceland· 2025-06-04Alessandra Celesia directed the documentary focusing on post-Troubles life in Belfast.
Excellent post-Troubles documentary that illuminates how trauma can nag away for decades – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-23
Alessandra Celesia is making a film about the New Lodge complex in Belfast, focusing on the residents' experiences of the Troubles.
‘I threw my first petrol bomb when I was nine. I felt like a man after that’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-17
