The first screening of the docufilm “Marisa Cantarelli. Seeing First, Thinking Beyond. The Woman Who Forever Changed the History of Nursing” is scheduled to take place. The film is dedicated to a key figure in the cultural and theoretical development of nursing care, recognized as the first nursing theorist in Italy. Created under the patronage of the Marisa Cantarelli Association, the University of Parma, and the National Federation of Orders of the Nursing Professions, the project aims to portray—through images, testimonies, and reflections—the development of professional nursing identity and the value of care as a profoundly human and social act.
The first screening will be held on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 5:00 PM in Milan, at Cinema L’Anteo (click here to register). The event will provide a moment of collective reflection for all those working in health and social care services. The initiative is supported by significant institutional and academic sponsors, highlighting the cultural and professional importance of this narrative. The docufilm offers an in-depth perspective on the historical and theoretical journey that helped define modern nursing, emphasizing values such as responsibility, autonomy, the relationship with patients, and the centrality of the person in the care process.
Following the premiere, a series of scheduled screenings will take place in educational, professional, and institutional settings, bringing this reflection to communities and healthcare services. Updated information on upcoming screenings will be made available on the dedicated webpage.
“It is a great honor to take part in this meaningful docufilm, which pays tribute to a colleague of extraordinary courage, vision, and professional stature. Marisa Cantarelli left an indelible mark on the history of nursing in our country, contributing to the construction of its cultural and scientific identity. Her example continues to serve as a source of inspiration for generations of nurses and healthcare professionals”. – Antonio Bonacaro, President of the Master’s Programs in Healthcare.