The story of a young woman's uncertain future builds into a subtle celebration of resilience underpinned by a vivid evocation of life in Haiti.
Freda
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Haiti, Benin, France · 2021
1h 29m
Director Gessica Généus
Starring Néhémie Bastien, Fabiola Remy, Djanaïna François, Jean Jean
Genre Drama
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Along with her mother, sister, and younger brother, Freda lives in a vibrant neighborhood in Port-Au-Prince, surviving on the means provided by their small street food stand. As the protests and violence grow, they must decide whether to stay or whether to escape and find a better life.
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Personal and political life in Haiti are brought sharply into focus in "Freda," a powerful and resolutely unsentimental drama.
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