JEAN GENTIL

2010, Dominican Republic/Mexico/Germany

Laura Amelia Guzmán / Israel Cárdenas

An accountant and language teacher, Jean Remy Genty is unable to find a job in Santo Domingo. He migrates from Haiti to the Dominican Republic in search of work – before the catastrophic earthquake of 2010. In this contemplative and moving film directed by Laura Amelia Guzmán and Israel Cárdenas, the lead actor plays a fictionalised version of his own life. As Jean Gentil, he leaves the city for the jungle in frustration. Will his gentle, devout nature – which so often stands in his way – be able to thrive there?

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Section: Retrospective
Country: Dominican Republic/Mexico/Germany
Director: Laura Amelia Guzmán, Israel Cárdenas
Language: Haitian Kreol-Spanish-French OV with English subtitles
Running time: 84min

DCP