Synopsis
Logline: Deep in the wilderness, a Congolese refugee’s unresolved legal status slowly unravels his bond with his well-meaning partner.
Production :
Bad Wasabi, FAUVE Films and La Conserve
Distribution :
Bad Wasabi
Contact :
Sound designer :
Xavier Madore
Screenplay :
Samir Essa and Joseph Motwashleh
Cast :
Keka Cedric and Desiré Chloe
Director :
Samir Essa
Editing :
Dehouche Celia
Cinematographer :
Martin Jean-Michel
Artistic direction :
MacQuarrie Susan
In competition for :
Shoot no matter what Award
Direction
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Samir EssaMahmoud Samir is a Canadian-Egyptian filmmaker based in Montreal. His short Red Velvet screened at the Cairo International Film Festival and the Montreal World Film Festival. L’Okapi, his first film shot in Quebec, marks a new chapter in his work. He is now developing A Simple Will and his debut feature.