Calypso Baquey

Black Venus

Abdellatif Kechiche

Yahima Torres, André Jacobs

The true story of Saartje Baartman, a black South African worker who moves to London with her master in the early 19th century. Although she dreams of being an artist, once in Europe she is exploited as a sideshow attraction due to her large buttocks and genitalia.

C’est ainsi qu’on va vers l’été

Calypso Baquey

Jacqueline is hospitalised in a long-term care unit. Her carer, Kani, has followed her from her home to the hospital. Over time, the two women forge a singular relationship. Next to Jacqueline’s ailing body and impaired memory is Kani’s solid stature and zest for life. Jacqueline is my mother. All three of us are in the same boat, this film is our crossing.