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BALOJI, Democratic Republic of Congo, 2023

SYNOPSIS
After 15 years away, Koffi returns to Congo to introduce his pregnant wife to his family. A family that considers him a sorcerer. Encounters with three other individuals who also seek to free themselves from the weight of beliefs and societal expectations challenge him to confront his place and identity. Only mutual support and reconciliation can help them break free from the curse.

BIOFILMOGRAPHY
Born in 1978 in the DRC, Baloji is a musician, filmmaker, and polymath who works as an artistic director, fashion costume designer, and creator of other visual art forms. He has directed several short films, including ZOMBIES. His debut feature film, Augure, was presented at the Cannes Film Festival in the Official Selection and won the New Voice Prize in the Un Certain Regard category.