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Director
Pascal Messaoudi
Producer
Victor Ede
Country
France
Language
French
Year
2025
Duration
82 min
Category
Facing the Edge
Premiere
World

Carrousel

Paradise and pollution, side by side.

In one of the most polluted regions of France, a small industrial town by the Mediterranean Sea lives in striking contrast, where smokestacks loom and super tankers drift by, yet people swim, dance, and savour life. Amid the haze of factories and the hum of semi-trailers, a resilient community clings to joy and routine. At the edge of the freeway, Natalie’s food truck has stood for thirty years, serving as a symbol of perseverance and humanity. This visually rich, emotionally resonant film captures the paradox of living between industrial ruin and natural beauty, where survival means choosing not to look right at the smoke, but left, towards the sea.

Supported By:
French embassy
This year marks the 80th anniversary of diplomatic relations between France and New Zealand. Cette année commémore le 80e anniversaire des relations diplomatiques entre la France et la Nouvelle-Zélande.

In-Cinema Dates & Locations

Below are general public film screening schedules for each city.  For schools specific screening schedule, visit Schools In Cinema page.

 

  • 1 July 2025 - 6:00pm - Bridgeway Cinema
  • 6 July 2025 - 7:30pm - The Capitol Cinema

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