In the Billowing Night

Overview

Jean-René is a retired workman who has lived in Mâcon, France, since emigrating from Reunion Island at the age of 17. Today, for the first time ever, the quiet man recounts his story to his daughter. His journey is interspersed with enigmatic dreams and pains that are rooted in the wounds of the French colonial past.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

July 20, 2021

Original language

French

Spoken languages

French, Malagasy, Wolof

Countries

France, Reunion

Production

Le Fresnoy,We Film,Les Films du Haut d'un Arbre,VMP Films

Director

Erika Etangsalé

Writer

Erika Etangsalé

Cinematography

Fiona Braillon,Jonathan Rubin

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt15100858