Sara Relli
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Sara Relli

Italy

@sara-relli

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MA Modern, Comparative and Post-Colonial Literatures, MA Screenwriting
Member since Oct 23, 2023
Italy
62 published articles

Sara is a Berlin-based screenwriter and researcher from Italy. She holds an MA in Screenwriting from the University of West London and an MA (Hons) in Modern, Comparative and Post-Colonial Literature from the University of Bologna. She discovered her passion for postcolonial literatures after a scholarship in Montreal, Canada. As a non-Indigenous writer, she is aware that she is approaching Indigenous history and culture from a problematic perspective. She is also aware that Indigenous voices have long been marginalized within dominant narratives. Therefore, she always strives to prioritize Indigenous sources in her work. In 2025 she was a semi-finalist in the ScreenCraft Film Fund and Emerging Screenwriters Screenplay Competition.

Areas of Expertise

Post-Colonial LiteraturesAustralian HistoryCanadian HistoryIrish LiteratureIrish History
African villagers and historical group portrait

The Devastating Legacy of Settler Colonialism on Former Colonies

Settler colonialism deeply scars former colonies, leaving a devastating legacy of violence, social divisions, mistrust, and economic exploitation.

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Kaua‘i coastline and Native Hawaiian poi maker

Hawaiian Pidgin: The History of a Creole Language

The grammatical features of the Creole language known as Hawaiian Pidgin tell us of a society built on the efforts of its multicultural workforce.

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british museum dome

Understanding the Ideas of Cultural Hegemony and the Decolonization of Museums

In recent years, museums and galleries all around the world have challenged the cultural hegemony imposed by colonialism by showcasing Indigenous artists and non-European languages.

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Indigenous horseback scene beside singing performer

Fabrizio De André’s Fiume Sand Creek: The Sand Creek Massacre in Song

In 1981, Italian songwriter Fabrizio De André recounted the Sand Creek Massacre through the eyes of a Native American child in Fiume Sand Creek.

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Pacific Islanders beside volcanic landscape

How Did Pidgin and Creole Languages Develop in the Pacific?

An overview of the most spoken pidgins and creoles in the Pacific, from Australia to the Solomon Islands and Hawaii.

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White Australia badge over quilted artwork

How the White Australia Policy Shaped Australia’s Demographic for 50 Years

Linking Australian identity to whiteness, the white Australia policy significantly shaped Australia's demographics for 50 years.

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First Nations cultural artifacts and artwork

Understanding the First Nations of North America in 4 Key Artifacts

From stolen symbols to historical records, First Nation artifacts housed in museums across Europe and North America are essential for educating people about Indigenous history.

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Inuit children beside traditional animal artwork

How Interaction Between First Nations and Europeans Birthed Canada’s Pidgin Languages

The pidgin languages that arose from interactions between First Nations and Europeans offer important insights into the colonial history of present-day Canada.

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Brass statues of King (Oba) and Queen, Edo

How the British Looted Benin City in 1897

Benin City, one of the world’s wealthiest and best-governed capitals, was summarily looted by the British in 1897.

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aboriginal missions

The “Friendly” Aboriginal Missions in Tasmania That Became a Death Trap

The establishment of Aboriginal “settlements” on Flinders Island and then at Oyster Cove marked the final stage of the genocide against Aboriginal people in Tasmania.

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Lake Mungo and ancient Willandra footprints

The 40,000-Year-Old Secrets Buried in Australia’s Lake Mungo

In 1968 and 1974, Mungo Man and Mungo Lady were uncovered at Lake Mungo. They had been deceased for at least 40,000 years.

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A section of the Parthenon Marbles in the British Museum

The Controversial Journey of the World’s Most Famous Sculptures From Athens to London

How do the Parthenon Marbles continue to fuel the repatriation debate and highlight its complexity?

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