Lovena

29m
Drama
6

Thirteen-year-old Lovena, an undocumented immigrant of Haitian descent, has just been crowned chess champion in French Guyana. Her next rival will travel to Brazil to challenge her at a match. The preparation of this duel and unexpected events will drive her into a corner.

Cast

Esther Joseph
Lovena Francilus
Modeste Jean-Gilles
Ronald Gustinvil
Marie-Marcelle Louis
Philomène Francilus
Barbara Da Gama Dos Santos
Carole Fereira
Witchina Bernard
Magali
Guerdi Jean-François
Xavier

Crew

Olivier Sagne
Director, Writer
Maxence Lemonnier
Director of Photography
Laurène Belrose
Producer
Marc Barrat
Producer

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