Since 2016, humanitarian ambulance ship Ocean Viking of the NGO SOS Méditerranée has rescued nearly 40,000 refugees attempting to cross from Libya to Europe, the world’s deadliest migratory route. Its crew are on the lookout for boats in distress, bringing refugees to safety and offering shelter to survivors. Filmmaker-photographer Jean-Baptiste Bonnet spent two months documenting their aid work, from rescue to disembarkation. Refugees share their harrowing escape stories, forging deep bonds with their rescuers while waiting to dock at a safe port in Europe.

Notes by Marie-Pierre Richard

The screening will be followed by a Q&A with Jean‑Baptiste Bonnet hosted by Irish filmmaker and teacher Vanessa Gildea (National Film School, IADT).

Perception Change Award, Visions du Réel; Amnesty International & On Demand Distribution CG Entertainment Award, Festival Dei Popoli; Prix Tënk, Festival Jean Rouch

Screening as part of IFI French Film Festival 2025.