So Long Africa 2015
Original title: Papa lumière
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Synopsis
Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris, April 2011. Jacques and Safi arrive from Abidjan, from where they've been repatriated in an emergency. He's as tough as nails, after too much time in the African sun and enjoying an expatriate lifestyle while running a hotel. Safi, his fourteen-year-old daughter, is used to living with her mother and doesn't know what to think about her loud-mouthed and useless father who has suddenly taken her away with him. Moved to a hostel in Nice, they learn to get to know each other, to be able to look each in the eye, perhaps to love each other. But there's also Gloria, Safi's mother, left behind in the upheaval of Abidjan, and impossible to contact...
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Mood and atmosphere
Immerse yourself in a poignant exploration of estranged familial bonds and the bittersweet nuances of reconnection. This film envelops you in a cozy yet melancholic atmosphere, perfect for introspective evenings. With its warm colors and evocative cinematography, it captures the essence of small-town life in the south of France, evoking feelings of nostalgia and hope. The soundtrack resonates with themes of identity and belonging, while the characters navigate the emotional landscapes of loneliness and familial love. Ideal for those seeking a slow-paced, contemplative experience, this film invites you to reflect on the complexities of relationships against a backdrop of cultural displacement and longing.
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