9th(2007)
Bon Voyage
Kapwani Kiwanga
- France
- 2004
- 3min
- Digi-beta
- color/black and white
- Documentary
SYNOPSIS
Among the throngs of people and trains arriving at the platforms in the train station in Paris, one spots a sole black woman cleaning the station\'s restrooms. Most likely, she also got off this train station when she arrived from Africa, dreaming of a bright new future. When she explains that all she wants is a sense of dignity, we can subtly hear the deep suffering experienced by her and other African migrants. Even though the documentary is only 3 minutes long, it is extraordinary, making us think long and deep about the experiences of migrant workers. (Billy Choi)
PROGRAM NOTE
Among the throngs of people and trains arriving at the platforms in the train station in Paris, one spots a sole black woman cleaning the station\'s restrooms. Most likely, she also got off this train station when she arrived from Africa, dreaming of a bright new future. When she explains that all she wants is a sense of dignity, we can subtly hear the deep suffering experienced by her and other African migrants. Even though the documentary is only 3 minutes long, it is extraordinary, making us think long and deep about the experiences of migrant workers. (Billy Choi)
Director
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Kapwani KiwangaKapwani Kiwanga
"Born Hamilton, Ontario (Canada). Two-time BAFTA nominee, Kapwani graduated from McGill University with a Batchelor of Arts. In 2003, Kapwani moved to Edinburgh where she lives and works. She has a varied background in creative audio-visual works. She has produced work for radio, television and the Internet. In her previous works Kapwani has used documentary to explore the interiority of individuals and communities situated on society’s periphery.
Credit
- ProducerJason Hall
- Cast Mme Folly
- Screenwriter Kapwani Kiwanga
- Cinematography Ewan McNicol
- Editor Fiona Reid
- Sound Angus McPake, John Cobban
