One of the most acclaimed films of 2015, Mediterranea describes the story of Ayiva, who recently left his home in Burkina Faso in search of a better future for himself and his family.

He takes advantage of his position in an illegal smuggling operation to get himself and his best friend, Abas, out of the continent. Ayiva finally reaches Italy but when tensions with the local community rise, things become increasingly
dangerous.

But Ayiva is determined to make it work.