The Other Profile
A fake Facebook profile in Kinshasa uses the identity of French filmmaker Armel Hostiou to exploit aspiring actors.
“An elementally suspenseful and completely unpredictable detective story from Kinshasa, where a French film director has to find his own double. A film about virtual identities in a post-colonial century.”
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A fake Facebook profile in Kinshasa uses the identity of French filmmaker Armel Hostiou to exploit aspiring actors.
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Armel Hostiou discovers a fake Facebook profile created in his name while in Kinshasa, Congo. An imposter uses his identity to exploit aspiring actors, prompting Hostiou to investigate the situation. As he moves through the vibrant streets of the capital, the narrative shifts from a detective story to a commentary on identity and the internet. The film addresses the lingering effects of post-colonialism in the 21st century, revealing the absurdities of modern life.
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