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“Those who jump”, ultimately a film about making a film, is Abou’s portrayal of the human struggle for dignity and freedom on one of the world’s most militarized frontiers. In northern Morocco, lies the Spanish enclave of Melilla: Europe on African land. On the mountain above, live over a thousand hopeful African migrants, watching the fence separating Morocco and Spain. Abou from Mali is one of them. For over a year, he has ceaselessly attempted to jump the fence. Through the lens, Abou gradually finds expression and meaning in his situation. “When filming, I feel that I exist”.


Festival Participation

  • Berlin International Film Festival - 2016
    Forum Section - Special Jury Award
  • Dok Fest Munchen
    Winner Horizons Prize
  • Docs against gravity – Borderlines
    International Feature Award
  • Camden International Film Festival
    Best documentary feature - Special Jury Mention

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