GENERAL INFORMATION

Title: Transafrica
Genre: Travel documentary – TV series
Episodes: 9x52'
Language: Italian - English
Aspect ratio/ resolution: 1920x1080 Full HD
Director: Yuri Massaro
Authors: Michele Melani and Gottardo Giatti
Production: Formasette

 






















  • Transafrica is a moving television series which presents the impressive endeavours of Silvia and Mariella, 'Le Donne al Volante' (Two Women and the road), who with a 4x4 jeep have travelled through Africa in just over two months.
    The choice of transport for our two leading ladies is always low cost, in extreme conditions, and without the support of mechanics or medics.
    The aim is to donate more to Cesvi, a charitable body who support 'Casa del Sorriso', a shelter situated in Cape Town where women who suffer from AIDS and who are victims of violence, can seek help and comfort in a safe environment. Formasette have documented this impressive journey, day by day, and present both the trials and tribulations of Silvia and Mariella in this extraordinary adventure; thus enabling the audience to experience this emotional journey first hand. Transafrica is a travel documentary which brings the viewer directly in contact with both the natural environment and the inspiring people, Silvia and Mariella meet along the way.
    Transafrica is the presentation of Silvia and Mariellas' humanitarian work, their journey and their strength. It is the story of two women with two shared passions, to travel and to help others.
    Throughout the series, the audience will come to experience Africa like never before.