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BC Premiere

Struggling to make a living in the markets of Abidjan, a group of young men decide to step up their hustle and cast a spell in order to make some real money.

 

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Director
Cast

Vekine Koffi, FAMAS, Bumer, Othniel Bonzi, Leandre

Credits
Country of Origin

Canada/Côte d’Ivoire

Year

2023

Language

In French and Nouchi with English subtitles

Film Contact
18+
22 min

Credits

Producer

Liviane Bouédy, Boris Van Gils

Screenwriter

Will Niava, Latigone N’goma

Cinematography

Harley Francis

Editor

Will Niava

Director

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Will Niava

Splitting his time between West Africa, the US, and Canada, Will Niava’s work is as expansive as his background. Combining a striking and raw visual aesthetic with visceral storytelling, Niava’s films are provocative and immersive cinematic experiences. With his short film, Zoo, Niava explores the tenuousness of social order. Will has garnered numerous awards from over 80 international film festivals, as well as a spot on the prestigious Criterion Collection. In addition to his directing a series for MTV (Shuga Babi), Will has co-writen a feature film with Oscar nominated director Jeremy Comte.

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