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Makongo

Makongo

Synopsis André and Albert are two Aka young pygmies from Mongoumba, near the border between Congo and DRC. Despite their financial difficulties and the stigma they suffer in high school, they strive to study and catch up with the other students. They also have a...
Le dernier refuge/ the last shelter

Le dernier refuge/ the last shelter

Synopsis At the gates of the Sahel stands the Maison du Migrant like a refuge for those on their way to or from Europe. Here, they face their own migration stories. What do we feel, what do we need, when our dreams have been buried in the sand or awaiting to come...
Janitou

Janitou

Synopsis A flop in India and worldwide, Bollywood film of the 70s “Janitou” turned out to be a blockbuster in the 80s in Algeria where it holds an important place in the collective memory of Algerians. This documentary film takes us on a journey into the souls of...
Garderie Nocturne / Night Nursery

Garderie Nocturne / Night Nursery

Synopsis In a popular neighbourhood of Bobo-Dioulasso, Mrs. Coda welcomes every evening the children of prostitutes in her home. These young women wander around the “Black”, a very lively alley of the city centre, until dawn when they come back to pick up their...
Faya Dayi

Faya Dayi

Synopsis Ethiopian legend has it that khat, a stimulant leaf was found by Sufi Imams in search of eternity. Inspired by this myth, Faya Dayi is a spiritual journey into the highlands of Harar immersed in the rituals of khat, a green leaf that Sufi Muslims chewed for...