It is based on the Lampedusa day by day video-series created by Gabriele Gismondi and the founders of Hub Turistico Lampedusa, which followed the lives of some extraordinary people from Italy’s southernmost islands on YouTube and Facebook from 2011 to 2014.
Antoine Michel was an ambassador for multiculturalism. With his song Sharabià, he created the ideal “blend” of sounds and words that underlies Yesss Life.
Pasquale De Rubeis was an emblem of a way of life that marked the soul of Lampedusa. He reinvented the concept of recycling by building a house entirely from landfill materials.
Don Pino Brignone was a pioneer in tourist hospitality. Known for his dialectic, he welcomed thousands of customers into his historic bar.
Luciano Lorenzo founded his social centre “Libero Pensiero” on a beach in Lampedusa. For several years afterwards, he shared his philosophy with everybody who came by.
Giovanni Sanguedolce spent most of his life at sea, initially as a soldier and later as a captain. A genuine eyewitness to Lampedusa as it once was.
Nicola Costa, a true native of Lampedusa, chose to lead a “hermit” life. With incredible devotion, he adorned the stretch of coastline where he still lives from time to time.
Giacomo Natoli was a craftsman who became a master in building boat models of all sizes and fake bait for all types of fishing.
Antoine Michel’s parents, Maria and Manou, were master chefs of Mediterranean cuisine and wise devotees of the philosophy that today drives the festival and those who are part of it.
The Yesss People army is made up of people who, through virtuous practices, make the world around them a better place.
If you know of one, please let us know their story.
We will review it together and, if it qualifies as VYP (Very Yesss People) story, we will ask you to do a brief interview.