Jumping the Fence
Watch TrailerIbrahim came to Spain from Guinea Conakry and now his roots are in Madrid, where he lives with Mariama and works as a bricklayer. One day, the police arrest him and Ibrahim, who lacks a residence permit, is deported to his country. From that moment on, his only objective will be to return to Spain to reunite with Mariama and her daughter about to be born. After managing to cross Africa, he settles with some companions in Mount Gurugú, an immigrant camp that separates Africa from Europe. There he meets Aminata, a girl determined to jump the fence and reach Spain. But that is a physical feat that is not within everyone's reach.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | El salto |
| Year | 2024 |
| Country | Spain, France |
| Genre | Drama, Thriller |
| Director | Benito Zambrano |
| Runtime | 85 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.3/10 (7 votes) |
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The film constructs a gripping narrative, relying on documentary-like precision and the almost tangible texture of its spaces—from Madrid's streets to the dusty camp. It explores not legal status, but the very concept of home as an unreachable horizon, using stark realism to convey despair and resilience.
What lingers after viewing is not just a social drama, but a meticulously crafted survival thriller where every frame is charged with the anxiety of the impending leap. The film leaves a profound sense of witnessing a personal battle fought by those often rendered invisible. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Benito Zambrano
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Watch in complete darkness to feel every tense moment of anticipation. Ideally in one sitting, without interruption.
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