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Europe’s New Faces review
A four-hour documentary observes life in a Paris squat and perilous Mediterranean crossings – but its non-narrative structure tests the limits of endurance and empathy
TL;DR
- The documentary observes immigrants in a Paris squat and their Mediterranean crossings.
- It is divided into two parts: life in the squat and the sea journey.
- The film employs a non-narrative structure with long static shots and still images.
- A musical score by Bertrand Bonello accompanies the raw, unexplained visuals.
- The lack of narrative structure is noted as an impediment to empathy.
- A brief moment of joy is depicted with a woman dancing to Oumou Sangaré's music.