A Place in the Sun review – subversive exposé of picture postcard luxury in the Canary Islands The Canary Islands' reputation as a sun kissed haven for tourists and expats is built on a delicate balance of luxury and labor.
Beneath the gleaming facade, however, lies a different story: asylum seekers trapped in a stateless limbo, forced to contribute their labor to the very resorts that cater to those who can afford the privilege of escape.
Mette Carla Albrechtsen's documentary A Place in the Sun takes a different route from the typical tourist brochures.