Dir. Juliette de Marcillac | 69min | 2023 | France

Montgenèvre, a ski resort on the Franco-Italian border. French law allows refugees to apply for asylum upon arrival in France. In practice, however, these individuals are often turned back to Italy by law enforcement without having had the opportunity to submit such an application. To access their fundamental rights, they continue their trek higher into the mountains.

On the French side, volunteers from all walks of life take turns night after night to help refugees and guide them to safety in a refuge lower down in the valley. Nightwatchers offers an immersive experience, spending a night in the mountains with them.