Grigris
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1h 39m
Leaving August 1
Directed by Mahamat-Saleh Haroun | 100 mins | 2013
The dancefloor is where 25-year-old Souleymane, nickname Grisgris, comes into his own—an electric, commanding presence, even with his paralyzed leg. But when his beloved stepfather falls gravely ill, Grisgris—played with verve by non-professional Souleymane Démé—strays from his comfort zone, joining a crew of petrol smugglers so as to generate the much-needed funds for his treatment. A rare and visually dazzling film from Chad, which premiered in competition at Cannes.
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