Fantastique

Directed by
Marjolijn Prins
Starring
Fanta Turpin, Nana Gassama, Makhissa Camara ‘Mbobo’, Binta Dialo, Maferain Turpin, Fatoumata Barke Condé, Tata Gassama
Duration
71 min.
Year
2025
Language
French

Fantastique is a magic-realistic coming-of-age in Guinea-Conakry. We follow the 14-year-old contortionist Fanta, who juggles between care for her ailing mother, school, and what she loves the most: Training with the acrobatic circus Amoukanama, with the hopes of joining their next big tour. Trying to bridge all expectations, Fanta starts to doubt what she really wants, searching for her own voice.

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