Gavagai

A quiet, uneasy drama of awkward reunions and unspoken tensions, where private feelings and public propriety grind against each other.

Directed by

Ulrich Köhler

Genres

Drama

Starring

Jean-Christophe Folly, Maren Eggert, Nathalie Richard

Overview

On the set of a turbulent shoot of a Medea adaptation in Senegal, Maja seeks solace in a love affair with her co-star Nourou. Months later, they meet again at the film’s premiere in Berlin. Old feelings resurface, but a racist incident unsettles their reunion. Tensions rise as everyone tries to do the right thing. While the ancient tragedy plays out on screen, a contemporary drama unfolds.

How it feels

Measured and needs your attention.

About

Race, identity, love, art

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

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