A million grains of sand

A million grains of sand follows the extraordinary journey of psychotherapist Eva Pattis Zoja, involved in emergency interventions.

An earthquake in China, the Yazidi genocide, the war in Ukraine. Innovative, nonverbal therapy allows victims to express the unspeakable.

As it delves into the unconscious minds of survivors of global conflicts, the documentary reflects on the nature of psychic trauma and its tendency to be passed on to subsequent generations.

At the same time, the film explores Eva's personal roots, revealing the links between her healing mission and the shadows of her past linked to the Second World War.

Through moving testimonies, moments of vulnerability and surprising revelations, A million grains of sand offers an intimate look at the power of therapy, memory, and human resilience in extreme contexts.