Douvan Jou ka lifted
by Gessica Géneus
HAITI, France - 2017 - 52 MINUTES
synopsis
What does “being Haitian” mean today? How to overcome this stagnation at all levels in Haitian society? What is this “disease of the soul” that is eating away at this people? The director was born in a poor neighborhood. Today, at 31, she is an actress and director. Based on her personal journey, marked by her mother's mental illness, and her own quest for identity, she wants to offer a new perspective on her native island and its inhabitants.
Director

PLUG
PRODUCTION
SaNoSi Productions
Fanal Productions
Ayizan Production
DIFFUSION
Martinique 1st
PARTICIPATION
CNC
Fokal (Knowledge and Freedom Foundation)
CICLIC
Center-Val de Loire region
Rewards
In 2019: Millenium - International Documentary Festival - Brussels (Belgium) - Selection
In 2018: FIFIG - Festival International du Film Insulaire de Groix - Île de Groix (France) - Official selection
In 2018: Views of Africa - Montreal (Canada) - Selection
In 2017: Saint-Louis Documentary Film Festival - Saint Louis (Senegal) - Grand Jury Prize Category “Documentary Medium”
In 2017: States General of documentary films - Lussas (France) - Docmonde