THE CHILDREN OF CALAIS

The world in all its states

An episode from the series ARTE INVESTIGATION

Synopsis

In November 2021, a shipwreck off the coast of Calais claimed 27 lives, including three children; the youngest was 7 years old.

While waiting to attempt the crossing, some fifty children, including infants, are living under plastic tarps, weakened by the cold and lack of food. Others, further away, are tirelessly trying to climb into trucks.

Winter is approaching. They must go for broke.