Completed - FRENCH, ITALIAN - Drama, Social issues - 19 minutes
Haunted by a burden of guilt, Awa, a Cameroonian snow groomer operator, finds herself compelled to aid a young migrant determined to cross the border between Italy and France. As their journey unfolds, a poignant tale of redemption emerges amidst a canvas of snow and concealed truths.
Year of production : 2023 Director(s) : Mathieu VOLPE Cast : Diane ONANA, Frank ONANA Producer(s) : Sebastian SCHELENZ (VELVET FILMS (BELGIUM)), Alessandro AMATO (DISPARTE S.R.L.), Luigi CHIMIENTI (DISPARTE S.R.L.), Chiara CRUCIATTI (DISPARTE S.R.L.)
Originally from Cameroon, Awa works as a snow groomer driver in La Thuile, the last Italian town before France. During one of her shifts, she encounters a young migrant who is desperately trying to cross the border. Helping him navigate the mountain might be the only way for Awa to silence a constant, nagging sense of guilt.
Country(ies) : ITALY, BELGIUM
Rome FF 2023 (Alice nella Città - Concorso Internazionale Onde Corte)