2014 /  

Finalist

THE SOUND BARRIER

Director & Producer: Thibault Dufour and Philip Drouin

, Thibault Dufour, Philip Drouin

A mosquito-repellent soap that prevents malaria, straw bricks made out of agricultural residues for more sustainable housing, a biodigester made out of recycled plastic to create bio-gas for rural populations. The film follows 3 innovative social business ideas from students in Africa to take on major challenges faced by their continent. As they compete with hundreds of projects from around the world, one project starts to demonstrate that it just might have what it takes to make it all the way; a step towards international recognition that could mean a symbolic victory for the African youth.

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.

2013 |  

23 min

Burkina Faso | France | USA

Languages: French

AWARD:

Special Mention

Type:

Doc Short

Themes:

Creative Activism, Health