EL EJIDO, THE LAW OF PROFIT

Almeria, coastal province of renowned Andalusia, has become in 20 years the largest concentrated area in the world of greenhouses, the artificial kitchen-garden of Europe. “Pateras”, small unadapted boats, spill out hundreds of immigrants on its coast, all of them eager to “conquer” Europe and better life conditions.What becomes of these immigrants and their dreams of an Eldorado? They end up in clandestinity and face a world none of them is prepared for.They are trapped in their unbearable conditions of life and work, full of disillusion, discouragement, anger and fear of not succeeding in their goal. Although homesick, their only option is to put up with the situation and not surrender; to keep their chin up and protect their pride for themselves and the family they have left behind.