Guts

What happens when women abandon rules, roles, and logic to follow their GUTS until the end of the road? Patrizia and Marie left everything behind and embarked on a five-month, 20,000 km off-road journey from Biarritz to Guinea-Bissau—with nothing but an old car, four surfboards, and a mission: to capture the stories of inspiring women redefining their place in society across Northwest Africa. What happened on that long and dusty road was pure magic. From the first female mountain guide of Morocco to the women’s rights activist in Nouakchott, or the young surf collective in Dakar, they all showed that when women dare to break free from conventions and listen to their own voice, a revolution begins—not just for them, but for their communities, their countries, and the world. GUTS is a raw, empowering adventure by women for women. It’s an ode to freedom. It’s a hymn to that soft yet strong synergy that is created when women unite. It’s a call to embrace fears and dare to listen to your GUTS until the very end of the road.

Sustainability Notes:

"Throughout the making of our film, we were attentive to both environmental and social sustainability. Practically, we kept our production footprint as small as possible: our crew consisted of just two people, travelling with minimal equipment. We sourced an older vehicle that was on its way to being scrapped and restored it for the journey — extending its life instead of contributing to new manufacturing emissions. This allowed us to avoid the resource-heavy footprint that larger productions often generate, and to move lightly, flexibly, and consciously.

Sustainability for us goes beyond logistics, too. As we travelled through Morocco, Mauritania, Senegal, and The Gambia, we organised small workshops in local schools about plastic pollution, ocean awareness, and protecting our natural environments. These conversations felt as important as anything captured on camera — moments of exchange that could help spark curiosity and action among younger generations.

Our film also hopes to contribute to social sustainability. By centring women’s empowerment in adventure spaces, we aim to offer a positive, forward-looking story that can inspire and broaden representation. We believe that nurturing inclusive communities and uplifting diverse voices helps build a more resilient cultural landscape.

In short, we tried to make choices that reflect the world we wish to see: a smaller environmental footprint, circular use of resources, meaningful community engagement, and a story that carries a gentle call to protect both our planet and each other."