Documentary maker and photographer Marjoleine Boonstra made a striking portrait of a group of illegal immigrants who are involved in the last, but probably also the most difficult, part of their gruelling journey to the United Kingdom. She does not just show the inhospitable locations, but she asks some of them in the mirror to tell their – often dramatic – stories. Who are they and how did they get themselves into this situation?
Also in this combined programme
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When Adar Enters
Video sketch of random Hassidic Jews in the street, dressed up for the Purim feast. -
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Phantom fremdes Wien
In this experimental political home movie, the maker focused on filming on Super8 festive gatherings with a choice selection of immigrant groups in an
Film details
- Country of production
- France
- Year
- 2004
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2004
- Length
- 35'
- Medium/Format
- Betacam Digi PAL
