A film written and directed by Rami Jarbou
Produced by Ramzi Laâmouri & Julien Coquet
PHI Films (Tunisia), Backstory Media (France)
On the polluted shores of Gabès, where a vast chemical complex looms over a coastal village, a resilient clam harvester fights to preserve her family’s way of life as her son risks everything on a perilous journey to Europe, only to discover that exploitation knows no borders.
The words of the jury of CPH:Dox Forum 2025:
“With a distinctive cinematic language, the project weaves an urgent climate story through the intimate journey of a family whose bond with the sea transcends borders, revealing the lasting impact of colonial structures. Rooted in a local struggle with global resonance, it powerfully captures resilience in the face of ecological collapse and forced migration. The Unifrance / Titra Film award goes to THE SALT OF THE SOUTH by Rami Jarboui.”
The Unifrance/Titrafilm Doc Award totaling at nearly €5,500 in benefits for the best French production or co-production presented at CPH:FORUM 2025 goes to THE SALT OF THE SOUTH.
Hybrid feature film SALT OF THE SOUTH, by Rami Jarboui, just received confirmation of support among 1300 projects all over the world by the very competitive Sundance Institute Production Fund.
