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Blue Has No Borders

Blue Has No Borders
Blue Has No Borders

Synopsis

Jessi moves to Folkestone's white cliffs; a crucible for debates on what English identity means as refugees cross daily from France. But the film Jessi thinks she’s making, about impossible social and psychological divisions, is changed by her new neighbours, who embody hope for a country of messy inclusivity.
Official Selection Sheffield DocFest 2025 - World premiere

Details

Year
2025
Type of project
Features
Running time
87 min
Format
HD
Director
Jessi Gutch 1st Feature
Producer
Nikki Parrott, Charlie Phillips
Co-Producer
Charlie Phillips
Editor
Gladys Jou Jou
Director of Photography
Jessi Gutch
Sound
Adam Wood
Composer
Ela Orleans
Film Title Note
FKA Border Town

Genre

Woman Director

Categories

Documentary

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

A Tigerlily Two, I am Charlie production

Tigerlily Two

Apartment 2/3
Willowbank Crescent
Glasgow
Scotland
G3 6NB

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