Bantú Mama

A quiet, grounded drama that balances danger with tenderness as a stranger finds an unexpected home among children.

Directed by

Iván Herrera

Genres

Drama

Starring

Clarisse Albrecht, Scarlett Reyes, Euris Javiel

Tagline

A contemporary tale about a different kind of re-encounter between Africa and the Caribbean.

Overview

A French woman of African descent manages to escape after being arrested in the Dominican Republic. She finds shelter in the most dangerous district of Santo Domingo, where she is taken in by a group of children. By becoming their protégée and maternal figure, she will see her destiny change inexorably.

How it feels

Tense, warm, melancholic and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Isolation, found family, identity, survival

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

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