Sharjah Art Foundation

Sharjah Biennial 16

Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
6 Febuary — 15 June 2025

Fire at Sea, 2016

Fire at Sea, 2016
Colour, Italian and English (Arabic and English subtitles)
114 min
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Directed by Gianfranco Rosi

Synopsis

Set in Lampedusa, a remote Mediterranean island that has become a major entry point into Europe for refugees from Africa, this film offers insight into the ongoing crisis situation and the migrants’ sacrifices for their freedom.