Directed by:
Joachim LafosseCinematography:
Jean-François HensgensCast:
Vincent Lindon, Louise Bourgoin, Valérie Donzelli, Reda Kateb, Stéphane Bissot, Jean-Henri Compère, Philippe Rebbot, Yannick Renier, Tatiana Rojo (more)VOD (1)
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The film begins with the arrival of French adoption-agency workers in war-torn Chad. Masquerading as an NGO called Move for Kids, they claim that they will house, feed, and educate orphans in a safe compound until the children are eighteen years old. The local villagers, though somewhat puzzled by the foreigners' definition of "orphan," are seduced by the idea of giving their children a better life. But what the villagers don't know - though the audience does - is that these French "NGO" workers have no intention of staying. In the light of day, led by the relentless Jacques (Vincent Lindon), they search for children with the help of local interpreter Bintou (promising newcomer Rougalta Bintou Saleh). But under the cover of night, they discuss their exit strategy and make calls to French families about the children they'll be bringing home. (Toronto International Film Festival)
(more)Cast
Vincent Lindon
France
Best movies:
Welcome (2009)
Hate (1995)
Betty Blue (1986)
Louise Bourgoin
France
Best movies:
Little Nicholas (2009)
A Happy Event (2011)
I Am a Soldier (2015)
Valérie Donzelli
France
Best movies:
Declaration of War (2011)
Hear Me Out (2021)
Saint Laurent (2014)
Reda Kateb
France
Best movies:
The Specials (2019)
A Prophet (2009)
Zero Dark Thirty (2012)
Stéphane Bissot
Best movies:
The Child (2005)
La Chance de ma vie (2011)
Our Children (2012)
Jean-Henri Compère
Belgium
Best movies:
Toto the Hero (1991)
The Eighth Day (1996)
Oleg (2019)
Philippe Rebbot
Best movies:
A Parting Shot (2007)
The Silence of Love (2011)
Smoke & Mirrors (2016)
Yannick Renier
Belgium
Best movies:
Les Chansons d'Amour (2007)
Step by Step (2016)
Private Property (2006)
Tatiana Rojo
Best movies:
Serial (Bad) Weddings (2014)
Qu'est-ce qu'on a tous fait au Bon Dieu ? (2022)
Aya de Yopougon (2013)
Catherine Salée
Best movies:
Blue Is the Warmest Colour (2013)
After Love (2016)
Two Days, One Night (2014)
Filip Peeters
Belgium
Best movies:
Antonia's Line (1995)
Michiel de Ruyter (2015)
Loft (2008)
Alain Eloy
Best movies:
No Man's Land (2001)
The King Is Dancing (2000)
Two Days, One Night (2014)
Raphaëlle Lubansu
Best movies:
Juste une question d'amour (2000) (TV movie)
Private Property (2006)
JCVD (2008)
Tibo Vandenborre
Best movies:
The Treatment (2014)
Blind Spot (2017)
After Love (2016)