A place in the sun

The sun shines year-round in Gran Canaria, drawing millions of tourists to its pastel-colored shores. But beyond the holiday bliss, locals navigate a more complex reality. The film explores life in a paradise where escapism meets stark truths—war refugees, survivors of violence, and those fleeing themselves. Amid sandcastles and poolside parties, a hidden melancholy lingers. In this visually striking documentary, we uncover the paradox of a place where no one stays for long.

Production company Bullitt Film & Tambo Film, Co production Plattform Produktion, Producer Rikke Tambo, executive producer Vibeke Vogel TV2, Arté La Lucarne, YLE, SVT. 80 min.

DOP Frigge Fri - in Development Maria Von Hausswolff, Editor Charlotte Munch Bengtsen, Composer Hans Appelquist, Sound design Auditory, Mix Anne Gry Friis, Colorist Nurali Kushkov.