Against the backdrop of the civil war in the Central African Republic, a Chinese construction manager and local African laborer work on opposite ends of the spectrum to construct a sparkling new bank. As deadlines loom, unexpected twists threaten their jobs, relationships, and plans for a better life. An eye-opening drama about these two men in their pursuit of wealth and happiness.
2024 /
WINNER
EAT BITTER
Director & Producer: Ningyi Sun and Pascale Appora-Gnekindy,
Mathieu Faure
12-year-old Tatheer embarks on a week-long Police boot camp for girls from a social housing estate in Copenhagen. Far from home, deep in the woods, she navigates grueling rituals, elusive social dynamics, and personal setbacks to find her place in this tender and revealing coming-of-age story.
2023 |
94 min
Central African Republic; China
Languages: Sango, Mandarin, French
AWARD:
Best Cinematography
Type:
Doc Feature
Themes:
Refeguee, Conflict & Resolution, Economy
