Barzakh

Barzakh is a 2D animated short film that follows Modou, a young Senegalese artist, on a perilous journey across the Sahara Desert and through war-torn Libya in search of a future where his art can be seen. Alongside Assetou, an aspiring fashion designer, he faces smugglers, mirages, and the haunting in-between space Barzakh, the limbo between life and death. Blending a semi-realistic African-inspired visual style with poetic storytelling, the film explores themes of migration, hope, and resilience, while giving voice to the untold stories of those who risk everything for a dream.