Completed - ITALIAN - Drama - 100 minutes
In 1917, during World War I, Senegalese Bakary enlists to rescue his conscripted son, Thierno. As they confront the war's horrors, Thierno's captain pushes him towards battle, while Bakary strives to protect him, leading to a poignant journey of fatherhood, duty, and sacrifice.
Year of production : 2022 Director(s) : Mathieu VADAPIED Writer(s) : Olivier DEMANGEN, Mathieu VADEPIED Cast : Omar SY, Alassane DIONG, Jonas BLOQUET, Bamar KANE, Alassane SY, Aminata WONE Producer(s) : Unitè UNITÈ (Unitè), Korokoro KOROKORO (Korokoro), Gaumont GAUMONT (GAUMONT), France 3 cinéma FRANCE 3 CINÉMA (FRANCE 3 CINEMA), Mille SOLEILS (Mille Soleils), Africa SY POSSIBLE (Sy Possible Africa), France télévisions FRANCE TÉLÉVISIONS (FRANCE TELEVISIONS), Canal+ FRANCE (CANAL+), Cine CINE (CINE+ (GROUPE CANAL+)), Fonds images LA DIVERSITÉ (Le Fonds Images de La diversité), Agence NATIONALE (Agence nationale de la cohésion des territoires), Cnc CENTRE NATIONAL (CNC - CENTRE NATIONAL DU CINEMA ET DE L'IMAGE ANIMEE), Fopica FOPICA (Fonds de promotion Industrie Cinématographique et Audiovisuelle du Sénégal (FOPICA)), Région GRAND EST (La Région Grand Est), Cnc CNC (CNC - CENTRE NATIONAL DU CINEMA ET DE L'IMAGE ANIMEE), Le bureau GRAND EST (Le Bureau d'Accueil des Tournages de l’Agence culturelle Grand Est)
In 1917, during World War I, Senegalese Bakary Diallo enlists in the French army to rescue his seventeen-year-old son, Thierno, who was conscripted against his will. As they are sent to the front, father and son confront the horrors of war together. Guided by the passion of his captain, who aims to thrust him into the heart of battle, Thierno must find his own path to manhood. Meanwhile, Bakary is determined to shield his son from combat and ensure his safe return home.
Country(ies) : FRANCE
Festival de Cannes 2022 (Un Certain Regard)