Scene from the film Fonja
Scene from the film Fonja
Scene from the film Fonja
Scene from the film Fonja
Scene from the film Fonja

Fonja

Direction
Year 
2019
Country
  • Madagascar
  • Germany
Runtime
80min 
Subtitles 

Ten juvenile delinquents from the largest detention institution in Madagascar have joined a four-month workshop to learn working with a film camera, editing, creating simple cinematic tricks, and telling their own stories. The camera became a tool for them to grasp the new reality, allowing them to express themselves freely despite the isolation they live in. The film presents a sincere testimony about life in a strictly hierarchical, closed community as perceived by the young film-makers who were given the opportunity not only to discover and develop their creative potential, but also make new friends.

“I want to reach out and spread the great spirit and creativity of this strong group, the emerging young filmmakers of the Antanimora prison in Madagascar, to inspire and create wonder amongst others.” L. Zacher

Details

  • Original Title
    Fonja
  • Direction
  • Screenplay
    (spoluautori) Ravo Henintsoa Andrianatoandro, Lovatiana Desire Santatra, Sitraka Hermann Ramanamokatra, Jean Chrisostome Rakotondrabe, Erick Edwin Andrianamelona, Elani Eric Rakotondrasoa, Todisoa Niaina Sylvano Randrialalaina, Sitrakaniaina Raharisoa
  • Editing
    Lina Zacher
  • Runtime
    80 min (46-90 min.)
  • Year
    2019
  • Country
    • Madagascar
    • Germany
  • Format
    • Colour
  • Distribution

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