Ceuta's Gate
Fall Grants 2017
Randa Maroufi / Short Documentary / Morocco, France, Lebanon, Qatar / 2019 / 19 min / Original Language: Arabic, Spanish / Interests: Women, Politics, Social Issues, Creative Documentary
Synopsis
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
- Production Company
- Barney Production
- Production Company
- Barney Production
About the Director
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 a philosophy of creative freedom, particularly in technical and aesthetic innovation. Shatamata is committed to nurturing new talent in the filmmaking industry. It provides vital support and resources to up-and-coming filmmakers, enabling them to bring their creative visions to life. Additionally, the company extends its collaborative spirit to seasoned filmmakers, offering them a conducive platform for producing groundbreaking and provocative works. Through these endeavours, Shatamata reflects Maroufi's artistic ethos and contributes significantly to contemporary cinema's evolving landscape.
Awards and Festival History
Festivals
"Fid Marseille 2019 (WP)
CINEMED 2019
Festival DOK Leipzig 2019
Rencontres Films Femmes Méditerranée 2019 (France)
IFFR 2020, Bright Future
Clermont-Ferrand Short FF 2020
Panorama des Cinémas du Maghreb et du Moyen-Orient 2020
Kurzfilmwoche Regensburg 20
"Grand Prize, Int'l Kurzfilmtage Winterhur FF 2019
Grand Prix, Tampere IFF 2020"