HARRAGA – Those Who Burn Their Lives

The documentary follows Imad, Nourdine, Walid, and Hamza, who reside in a cave under the lighthouse in the Spanish exclave Melilla. These boys wait for their opportunity to cross the sea while navigating their daily lives filled with drugs, video calls with their mothers, and creating YouTube content.

The film provides a raw and unfiltered look into the challenges faced by these teenagers. Their story highlights the complexities of migration and the desperate lengths some will go to in pursuit of a new life. HARRAGA captures both the hope and the harsh realities that define their existence in Melilla, making it a poignant exploration of youth and aspiration in a difficult environment.