Limonero Films (GB)

Sports journalist Poppy Farsijani traces the journeys of refugee athletes competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics, highlighting their athletic feats as well as their respective fights for freedom.

This documentary explores how Madrid, under Franco’s regime, became a crucial nexus for numerous German Nazis and Italian Fascists fleeing the Second World War. They found not only the protection of the regime, but also a network of sympathisers who provided them with spaces and businesses where they could meet discreetly.

A gentle and heart-warming documentary which centres on guinea pig rescue centres and owners.