While Berlinale has just reached first half of the Festival, Fire at Sea by Gianfranco Rosi has already conquered the hearts, wallets and inks of buyers and critics.
A record number of sales has been achieved by Doc & Film International to date, with 15 territories including UK, France, Germany, Benelux, Scandinavia and Brazil.
Selected press clippings:
Der Spiegel
"Unforgettable images"
Indian Express
"Incredibly powerful"
Le Monde
"Deep concern"
Paris Match
"Indispensable"
Screen International
"powerful, at times shocking but also intensely human"
The Guardian
"Quiet, unflashy film-making, that nonetheless packs a powerful punch"
The Hollywood Reporter
"Where journalism leaves off, Fire at Sea begins"
The New York Times
"Documentary on Migrants Wins Praise at Berlin Film Festival"
The Times
"Brilliant"
Variety
"A delicate, decidedly noncommercial cine-poem"