Where Would I Walk to Decolonize Myself?

Asmara, Eritrea's capital, was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2017, recognizing its unique colonial architecture but also highlighting the painful history of violence and racism. Recent documentaries and contemporary artworks by the Eritrean diaspora challenge Italy's unproblematized (post)colonial discourse, offering tools for decolonization. This study traces a 'filmic path' that serves as a collective memory preservation tool, countering amnesia and providing a framework to rethink Italian 'difficult heritage.' The research approach involves analyzing contemporary media productions, aiming to bridge the gap between colonial narratives and diasporic experiences while offering insights for heritage studies.

Cappelletto, N. (2024). Where Would I Walk to Decolonize Myself? Future Stories in the Global Heritage Industry, 50–69. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003496861-3