Desrances - Starring Jimmy Jean-Louis

Film Screening and Bood signing

About the movie
Desrances is a tense psychological thriller, this film is set in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, in 2010, during the civil war over the elections and President Laurent Gbagbo’s unwillingness to concede defeat. This pitted Northerners against Southerners and ethnic groups who had once lived peacefully together against each other. It is centered around the courage of a 12-year-old girl yearning to prove to her father that she is as good as the son that he is expecting.

Directed by and produced by Denis Cougnaud, this film brings us a dramatic but heart-warming story, highlighting the human cost of civil strife.

*Starring Jimmy Jean-Louis and Jemima Naomi Nemlin with Evelyne Ily and Mike Danon in supporting roles.

*The film was shot at Haiti.
*The film is in French and Haitian Créole
* Q&A with actor Jimmy Jean-Louis after the movie
* Seating is limited. Please reserve your spot
Awards and Nominations
Best film - The Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Film is an annual merit by the Africa Film Academy

Best director - The Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Director is an annual merit by the Africa Film Academy

Best actor - The Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role

Best supporting actor - The Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Supporting role

Best supporting actress - The Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role

Achievement in Cinetography - The Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Cinematography

Book Signing of Jimmy Jean-Louis's new book Héros at the ébène boutique
(located next door to OPAC at 1036 NW 3rd Avenue) from 5 to 7 PM before movie
and after Q and A from 9 to 10 PM . Bites and cocktail will be served.

Host or Publisher Fayola Nicaisse of Haitian Cultural Arts Alliance