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Northern Niger—three overloaded trucks, bulging with cargo lashed down by a web of rope, race across the Ténéré Reserve. Up on top, bunches of men struggle to maintain their perch. A miniature Africa sets out for Europe on a caravan of exile with those who dare force the hand of destiny, braving the desert and death. Europe is still far, far away.
The director followed the journey of these illegal immigrants from Africa to the European border.

France - 2011 - 1 h 15 mn - HD • 16/9 - Colour

Director Alexandre Dereims Camera Saddek Chettab, Alexandre Dereims, Jean-Pierre Jost Sound Saddek Chettab, Alexandre Dereims, Jean-Pierre Jost Editing Gabriel Humeau, Claire Le Ble Music Jérôme Lapierre

Production Maha Productions, 107 avenue Parmentier, 75011 Paris, France Tél : +33 (0)1 48 07 57 90 Fax : +33 (0)1 48 07 00 52 E-mail : mahaprod@maha.fr Co-Production Première Nouvelle with the participation of France Télévisions

Sales Kathryn Bonnici Java Films, Kathryn Bonnici, 4-6 villa Thoréton, 75015 Paris, France Tél : +33 1 4060 2624 Fax : +33 1 4060 2649 E-mail : kathryn@javafilms.fr