Directed by Mahdi Fleifel, a filmmaker of Palestinian origin known for his committed documentary approach(A World Not Ours), Vers un pays inconnu plunges into the precarious daily life of Chatila and Reda, two cousins who have fled to Athens. Portrayed by Mahmood Bakri, Aram Sabbah and Mohammad Alsurafa, the characters try to raise the money needed to obtain false passports, their only chance of reaching Germany and starting a new life there.
With a script co-written by Fyzal Boulifa(Lynn + Lucy), the film explores the moral dilemmas, sacrifices and violence of the migration journey, highlighting the humanity behind the numbers and statistics of migration crises.
Vers un pays inconnu will be released in theaters from March 12, 2025.
Synopsis: Chatila and Reda are two Palestinian cousins who have fled to Athens. Together, they pull off a number of schemes to raise a large sum of money to buy false passports, the key to Germany, where they dream of finally building a life. But this quest pushes them beyond their limits, leaving behind a part of themselves in the hope of a better future.
With its raw, uncompromising look at life, Vers un pays inconnu follows in the footsteps of poignant social films such as Ladj Ly 's Les Misérables or Jonas Carpignano's Mediterranea. Those touched by films such asAki Kaurismäki 's Le Havre or Kaouther Ben Hania 's L'Homme qui a vendu sa peau will find the same narrative urgency and reflection on the condition of migrants in this feature film.
Through the story of Chatila and Reda, the film highlights the tensions and violence of the underground world, where every choice is a question of survival. Far from Manichean rhetoric, Mahdi Fleifel depicts a nuanced reality where dreams collide with the most painful compromises.
Towards an Unknown Country promises to be a powerful social drama that questions exile, identity and the price of freedom. With its immersive staging and promising performances, this film should leave a lasting impression with its emotional force and political relevance.
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