La Traviata, My Brothers and I
France, 108', 2021
age recommendation: 12+
Nour, a 14-year-old boy, is enjoying the beginning of the summer holidays in the South of France. He is the youngest of four brothers. They live together in a council estate, taking turns caring for their mother who is in a coma. She used to love Italian Opera, so Nour plays it for her, and develops a passion for that music. Between community work and rising tensions at home, Nour dreams of escaping to a faraway place. When he crosses paths with Sarah, an Opera singer teaching summer classes, he finally finds the opportunity to come out of his shell and explore new horizons.
Yohan Manca
He started out as an actor and theater director. He was only 18 when he staged his first play. Alongside his drama work, he acted in several feature films, in French and Spanish. In 2012, he wrote and directed his first short film, “The Bag”, which was selected for numerous festivals. His second short film, "Hédi & Sarah", received an echo among the media by addressing the subject of harassment. The film was nominated for the Best Short Film Award at the French Syndicate of Cinema Critics. His third short film, "Red Star", was selected for the Official Selection of the Clermont-Ferrand Festival in 2021.
The director will be present at the screening
Cast & Crew
- direction: Yohan Manca
- screenplay: Yohan Manca
- cinematography: Marco Graziaplena
- editing: Clémence Diard
- music: Bachar Mar-Khalifé
- sound: Cédric Berger, Mathieu Michaux, Olivier Guillaume
- cast: Maël Rouin-Berrandou, Judith Chemla, Dali Benssalah, Sofian Khammes, Moncef Farfar
- producer: Julien Madon, Camille Rich
- production company: Single Man Productions
- original language: French
Filmography
- Red Star (2020)
- Hédi & Sarah (2017)
- The Bag (2012)
English