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Friday 03/14 17:30

Edison Filmhub

Language: French
Subtitles: Czech, English

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The Soul of the Bossales

(Les âmes bossales)

Through the stories of an activist, a priest, a filmmaker, and a labourer, the film captures the soul of today’s Haiti, beset by political, economic and security crises exacerbated by a devastating earthquake in 2010.

We see daily tasks and intense moments of harmony with the island’s spirituality while armed gangs loot the capital, threatening the lives of locals.

Dramatically contrasting audio and video conveys the indomitable will to live. Traditional ceremonies and the rhythms of indigenous Haitian music blend with the terrifying sounds of explosive violence accompanying the escalating instability. To awaken the spirit of the “bossales” is to celebrate human resilience in the harsh reality of a country that is losing its struggle for independence.

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Basic information about the film

Title	The Soul of the Bossales
Original Title	Les âmes bossales
Original Language	French
Subtitles	Czech, English
Premiéra	Czech premiere
Film type	Full-length documentary
Year of Production	2024
Country of Origin	France, Haiti
Length	81 min.
Director	François Perlier
Sales	Utopia Docs Renato Manganello renato@utopiadocs.net

Guests attending the post-screening debate

Matouš Horčička

Moderator

François Perlier

Director

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Edison Filmhub
Jeruzalémská 1321/2, Praha 1

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Matouš Horčička, Moderator
François Perlier, Director

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