A poignant documentary exploring the motivations and risks of clandestine migration through the story of Modou, a young Senegalese man.
AWARDS: Louis Marcorelles Award. Cinéma du Réel.
Barcelona or die - Chasing Hope, Facing Fear
Through the eyes of Modou, a young survivor of a treacherous canoe journey to Spain, this documentary navigates the complex and often deadly world of clandestine migration. In Senegal, Modou's construction of a new canoe raises haunting questions about his future.
In contrast, his cousin Talla works tirelessly to educate young people about the perils of migration. As their stories unfold, the documentary illuminates young people's struggles, aspirations, and motivations in southern countries, exposing the human face of a global crisis.
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