Ceuta's Gate (2019)

Ceuta's Gate (2019) poster

Bab Sebta is built of a series of reconstructions of diverse situations observed in Ceuta, a Spanish enclave in the North of Morocco. A place where manufactured goods are entering the state exempt of taxes, to be sold at a discount prices in the cities of northern Morocco. Every day, thousands of people engage in cross-border exchanges of all kinds, more or less legal. Based on situations witnessed while crossing the border, this experimental video reconstructs the mise-en-scène of this unique place, involving real smugglers and police reports on trafficking, tricks and occasional tragedies.

Director: Randa Maroufi
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 19 min
Release Date:
Cinematography: Luca Coassin
Editing: Ismaël Joffroy Chandoutis
Production: Barney Production, Mont Fleuri Production
Country: France, Morocco
Language: العربية
Original Language: ar
More Films by Director: Randa Maroufi
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ceuta's Gate about?
Bab Sebta is built of a series of reconstructions of diverse situations observed in Ceuta, a Spanish enclave in the North of Morocco. A place where manufactured goods are entering the state exempt of taxes, to be sold at a discount prices in the cities of northern Morocco. Every day, thousands of people engage in cross-border exchanges of all kinds, more or less legal. Based on situations witnessed while crossing the border, this experimental video reconstructs the mise-en-scène of this unique place, involving real smugglers and police reports on trafficking, tricks and occasional tragedies.
Who directed Ceuta's Gate?
Ceuta's Gate was directed by Randa Maroufi.
How long is Ceuta's Gate?
Ceuta's Gate has a runtime of 19m (19 minutes).
What genre is Ceuta's Gate?
Ceuta's Gate is a Documentary film.
Where was Ceuta's Gate produced?
Ceuta's Gate was produced in France, Morocco.