NightwatchersNightwatchers

Set against the backdrop of Montgenèvre, an idyllic ski resort on the French-Italian border, Nightwatchers unveils a starkly different reality hidden beneath its picturesque surface. While laws permit refugees to apply for asylum upon entering France, many are turned back to Italy by authorities without the opportunity to file an application. To continue their journey, migrants undertake increasingly perilous routes through the mountains, often risking their lives. On the French side, volunteers of all ages traverse these treacherous paths nightly, offering assistance and guiding migrants to safety further down the valley. Through a direct cinema approach, the film immerses viewers in a single night's mission, highlighting the commitment of this invaluable network of solidarity.