Lovena

A quiet, closely observed short that sits with a young girl's pressure and uncertainty, moving slowly toward a cornered, uneasy feeling.

Directed by

Olivier Sagne

Genres

Drama

Starring

Esther Joseph, Modeste Jean-Gilles, Marie-Marcelle Louis

Overview

Thirteen-year-old Lovena, an undocumented immigrant of Haitian descent, has just been crowned chess champion in French Guyana. Her next rival will travel to Brazil to challenge her at a match. The preparation of this duel and unexpected events will drive her into a corner.

How it feels

Measured and needs your attention.

About

Identity, immigration, coming-of-age, isolation

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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