More than 300 testimonies document the violence inflicted by mercenaries during the Central African Republic's armed conflict from 2002 to 2003.
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More than 300 testimonies document the violence inflicted by mercenaries during the Central African Republic's armed conflict from 2002 to 2003.
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Amzine, a young woman in the Central African Republic, reflects on her life as a mother to her 12-year-old daughter, Fane, born from a traumatic past. Alongside Arlette, who suffers from a gunshot wound, they navigate the aftermath of violence inflicted by mercenaries during the early 2000s. The film follows their daily struggles as new conflicts erupt, capturing the ongoing turmoil in a nation marked by civil war. "Cahier Africain" documents their stories, rooted in a small exercise book filled with over 300 testimonies of war crimes.
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Why Watch
- Meet Amzine and her daughter Fane's story of survival.
- Follow Arlette's journey to recovery after surgery in Berlin.
- Witness the impact of civil war on everyday lives.
Did You Know
- Cahier Africain premiered at the Locarno Film Festival in 2016.
- The film includes testimonies from over 300 war crime victims.
- Amzine's daughter, Fane, is now 12 years old.
- Cahier Africain won the Zonta Club Award in 2016.
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Who directed Cahier Africain?
Cahier Africain was directed by Heidi Specogna.
What award did Cahier Africain win at the Locarno International Film Festival?
Cahier Africain won the Zonta Club Award at the Locarno International Film Festival in 2016.
What are the names of the two young women followed in Cahier Africain?
The two young women followed in Cahier Africain are Amzine and Arlette.
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