SYNOPSIS
In northern Morocco lies the Spanish enclave of Melilla: Europe on African Land. On the mountain above live over a thousand hopeful African migrants, watching the land border, a fence system separating Morocco and Spain. Abou from Mali is one of them - the protagonist in front of the camera, as well as the person behind it. For over a year, he has ceaselessly persisted in attempting to jump the fence.

At the fence, they have to overcome the razor-wire, automatic pepper spray and brutal authorities. After every failed attempt, they return to Mount Gurugú, scouring for food in the nearby villages, trying to uphold some sort of order in the camp and building up their confidence again. Some give up and return home, others never return from the fence.

Looking through the lens, Abou gradually finds expression and meaning in his situation. "When filming I feel that I exist". But after 16 months on the mountain, Abou is brought close to a tragic accident at the fence. Returning to Mali is not an option for him, and he becomes more determined than ever to pursue his dream of a better life in Europe.

Les Sauteurs, ultimately a film about making a film, is Abou's portrayal of the human struggle for dignity and freedom on one of the World's most militarized frontiers.

DVD CONTENTS
Feature version, 80 mins - subtitles: English, Danish, German, Spanish, French, Slovenian
TV version, 56 mins - Subtitles: English, Danish
Trailer - subtitles: English
Interview with Abou Bakar Sidibé - subtitles: English
List of awards and festivals

PRODUCTION FACTS
Danish title: Håbet bag hegnet
Directors: Moritz Siebert, Estephan Wagner and Abou Bakar Sidibé
Producers: Signe Byrge Sørensen and Heidi Elise Christensen
Camera: Abou Bakar Sidibé
Editor: Estephan Wagner
Sound Editor: Henrik Garnov

Produced in collaboration with DR
With support from:
Film Workshop / Danish Film Institute
Danida
BMU Foundation
Produced by Final Cut for Real 2016