When Harmattan Blows

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Synopsis

Charismatic and self-assured, Barbara’s strength falters when the harmattan winds blow, stirring up haunting memories of her past. As a child, she endured the unimaginable horrors of child labor, thrust into a world of abuse and fear. This powerful documentary captures Barbara’s transformation from a girl burdened by bitterness to a woman who embraces her future with courage and resilience. Witness her inspiring quest for self-discovery and empowerment in the face of adversity.

In the presence of the director.

Festivals

Millenium Docs Against Gravity, Poland
Man in Danger Media Festival (White Cobra Grand Prix), Poland
Krakow Film Festival, Poland

Director's Biography

Edyta Wroblewska is an award-winning director, screenwriter, and producer. Her film “PRL de Luxe” was awarded by the International Federation of Film Societies (FICC) at the IFF Etiuda&Anima. She also won the Silver Fenix Award at the Jewish Motifs IFF for “The Girl from A Reading Primer”, and received accolades at the Aye-Aye IFF for “Silence” and at the Chicago Movies & Music Festival for “Small Instruments”.

Selected Filmography:

“The Road, short fiction” (2021)
“Zygmunt Hubner – Playing with The Reality” (2017)
“Small Instruments” (2013)
“The Girl from a Reading Primer” (2010)


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Synopsis

Charismatique et sûre d’elle, la force de Barbara faiblit lorsque les vents de l’harmattan soufflent, réveillant les souvenirs obsédants de son passé. Enfant, elle a enduré les horreurs du travail des enfants, plongée dans un monde d’abus et de peur. Ce puissant documentaire retrace la transformation de Barbara, d’une fille accablée par l’amertume à une femme qui embrasse son avenir avec courage et résilience. Soyez témoin de sa quête inspirante de découverte de soi face à l’adversité.

En présence de la réalisatrice.
Festivals

Millenium Docs Against Gravity, Pologne
Man in Danger Media Festival (White Cobra Grand Prix), Pologne
Krakow Film Festival, Pologne

Biographie de la réalisatrice

Edyta Wroblewska est une réalisatrice, scénariste et productrice primée. Son film « PRL de Luxe » a été récompensé par la Fédération internationale des sociétés de film (FICC) lors de l’IFF Etiuda&Anima. Elle a également remporté le Silver Fenix Award au Jewish Motifs IFF pour « The Girl from A Reading Primer », ainsi que des distinctions au Aye-Aye IFF pour « Silence » et au Chicago Movies & Music Festival pour « Small Instruments ».

Filmographie sélective :

« The Road, short fiction » (2021)
« Zygmunt Hubner – Playing with The Reality » (2017)
« Small Instruments » (2013)
« The Girl from a Reading Primer » (2010)

Tickets

Jeunes
6€
Seniors
6€
Normal
8€

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