Hope
The hope of a better life in Europe comes at a high price. Nigeria is separated from the gateway to Europe on the Moroccan coast by more than 3'000 kilometres. During a journey organised by smugglers through the Sahara, Hope, a young Nigerian, meets Cameroonian refugee Léonard. Although snubbed by him, Hope remains at his heels. She knows that Léonard is the only chance she has of surviving this journey. Director Boris Lojkine shot this award-winning drama on location along the world’s most frequented migration route, and uses the story of its two protagonists to make tangible the tragic fate of many refugees.
Festivals & awards
Cannes 2014
Semaine de la critique, Prix SACD
Credits
Original Title
Hope
Title
Hope
Directed by
Boris Lojkine
Country
Nigeria
Year
2014
Screenplay
Boris Lojkine
Film Editing
Gilles Volta
Soundtrack
David Bryant
Cinematography
Elin Kirschfink
Sound
Marc-Olivier Brullé
Production
Zadig Films
Formats
Blu-ray
Runtime
91 min.
Language
Französisch, Englisch, Arabisch/d + f
Cast
Justin Wang, Endurance Newton, Dieudonne Bertrand Balo'o, Bobby Igiebor, Richmond Ndiri Kouassi