Synopsis
In the borderless Europe of the 21st century, one border still separates Spain from France, marked by the Bidasoa River. On this river lies Pheasant Island, a tiny piece of land that alternates between Spain and France every six months. When the body of an illegal immigrant is discovered on the day of the border shift, Nassim, one of the survivors, becomes the target of a violent manhunt by French authorities as he tries to cross the border. This chilling event will change the lives of Laida and Sambou, an interracial couple.
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Filmmaker
Asier Urbieta
He is a director and screenwriter, author of several short films, including Pim Pam Pum, which was selected in more than 180 international festivals and won more than thirty awards. In 2020 he wrote and directed the series Altsasu, produced by EITB and TV3 and acclaimed by critics and audiences. Pheasant Island, premiered at the Göteborg Film Festival, is his first feature film.
Filmography: Pheasant Island (2024, D'A 2025), False Flag (short film, 2017), Arconada (short film, 2014), Pim Pam Pum (short film, 2008)
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