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Borders and Boundaries

,Barbican Cinema 3
a fence set against a desert like backdrop with mountains and blue sky

A haunting, immersive journey through the Sonoran Desert on the US-Mexico border.

The oral histories of migrants who make the desperate decision to cross the Sonoran Desert in the hope of making a new life in the US are told in this experimental film. The unseen speakers tell of the multiple dangers they face on their journey, made overnight away from the merciless heat.

As the migrants speak of sacrifice and struggle, the filmmakers present 16mm footage of flora, fauna and items left behind by those who have made the journey and a powerful riposte to the immigration policies of Trump’s America. It’s a unique and powerful work of protest art, which won two awards at the Berlin Film Festival.

Tagged with: Cinema Borders and Boundaries 2019

US 2017 Dir Joshua Bonnetta and J P Sniadecki 95 min

ScreenNotes

Barbican Cinema 3

Location
Barbican Cinema 2 & 3 are located on Beech Street, a short walk from the Barbican’s Silk Street entrance. From Silk Street, you’ll see a zebra crossing that will take you across the road to the venue. 

Address
Beech Street
London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.