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Ceuta’s Gate is a series of reconstructed situations based on observations made on the border of Ceuta, a Spanish enclave on Moroccan soil.
Ceuta’s Gate is a series of reconstructed situations based on observations made on the border of Ceuta, a Spanish enclave on Moroccan soil. Thousands of people cross the border every day, an endless ballet of migration and the trafficking of manufactured goods to be sold at discounted prices. The film focuses on the larger political and economic tensions that arise in such a small territory that has become a gateway between Africa and Europe.

Credits

Director
Randa Maroufi
Screenwriter
Randa Maroufi
Producer
Sophie Penson, Saïd Hamich Benlarbi
Editor
Ismaël Joffroy Chandoutis, Randa Maroufi
Production Company
Barney Production
Distributor
Shortcuts
Sound
Mohamed Bounouar, Léonore Mercier, Christian Cartier
Associate Producer
Randa Maroufi
Cast
the smugglers of Ceuta

About the Director

Randa Maroufi
Randa Maroufi established Shatamata, a production and distribution company with an artist's studio, in 2022. This venture primarily focuses on film projects seamlessly blending visual arts and cinema. At its core, Shatamata is deeply engaged with exploring socio-political themes, shedding light on both individual experiences and collective stories. Under Maroufi's leadership, the company embraces
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