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The wanderers of Calais

a film by
Grégory LAVILLE
(70', 2003)

Since the closure of the Sangatte centre in the winter of 2002, every day, hundreds of refugees wand er through the streets of Calais. Their dream is to cross the Channel in order to reach Britain.

The French authorities ignore the dozens of Iraqis, Afghans or Sudanese who seem condemned to a second exile. This situation of emergency has induced many activists, Christians or volunteers from the area, to get organised in order to come to their help.

This solidarity allows the refugees to recover a little warmth and dignity. It also gives to some of the volunteers a new meaning to their barren lives.

As a sequel to his first movie (“Sangatte, an open town”), the director makes us follow the men and women of Calais in their everyday struggle.

Written and directed by: Grégory LAVILLE
Length: 70'
Format: Digital Béta 4/3 and DV Cam
Production year: 2003
Coproduction: Alif Productions / Beur TV - La Chaîne Méditerranée
Distribution: Alif Productions

Available in French and International versions