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Run time:
84 min.
| Dominican Republic, Haiti, Mexico
Jean, a Haitian professor residing in Santo Domingo, falls on hard times when he loses his job, followed by his apartment. He sets out on a journey to travel back home to Haiti, searching not only for a place to live, but also peace of mind. Jean's faith will be tested as he undergoes a metamorphosis from sophisticated multilingual professor to a solitary being that becomes embroiled in a complex interrelationship with nature and his surroundings.Jean Gentil showcases impeccable direction, superbly crafted visuals and a deeply profound sense of humanity.
Winner - 67 Mostra Internazionale Venezia (Jury's Mention), Festival Internacional de Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano Havana (Signis, Special Mention), Miami International Film Festival (Best Script), Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Grand Prize)
NEW ENGLAND PREMIERE
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