After being arrested in the Dominican Republic, an Afropean woman escapes and is sheltered by 3 minors, in a dangerous district of Santo Domingo. By becoming their protégée and maternal figure, she will see her destiny change inexorably.

a film by Ivan HERRERA

starring
Clarisse Albrecht, Scarlet Reyes, Arturo Perez, Euris Javiel, Donis Taveras, Jarold Santos

Dominican Republic, 2021, Narrative Feature, 1h17, in Spanish, French with English or French subtitles

NOTE BY THE PROGRAMMER (2021 BFI LONDON FILM FESTIVAL, UK)
On the run from the police, Emma (Clarisse Albrecht, who also co-writes and produces) finds sanctuary with streetwise teens Shulo (Arturo Perez), Tina (Scarlet Reyes) and their little brother Cuki (Euris Javiel). As she becomes a surrogate ‘mama' to the family, Emma finds common ground in both the similarities and differences between their Caribbean and African cultures. Ivan Herrera's film doesn't just tell Emma's story, but explores the nuances of a diasporic divide, subtly revealing the fracturing effects of slavery. A bold and visually stylish film, Herrera illustrates the power gained from being a part of a chosen family. Never shying away from the dangerous realities of life in Santo Domingo, BANTÚ MAMA offers a glimmer of compassion and hope.
https://whatson.bfi.org.uk/lff/Online/default.asp?BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::permalink=bantumama

Title
BANTÚ MAMA

Country
Dominican Republic

Year
2021

Category
Narrative Feature

Duration
77

Languages
Spanish, French, with English or French subtitles

Actors
Clarisse Albrecht, Scarlet Reyes, Arturo Perez, Euris Javiel, Donis Taveras, Jarold Santos

Executive Producers:
Ivan Herrera, Clarisse Albrecht, Nicolas LaMadrid, Edna Lerebours, Tim Voelkner, Pablo Mustonen, Agustin Lama, Omar Hasbun, Marco Herrera, Nabil Elderkin

Producers:
Ivan Herrera, Nicolas LaMadrid, Franmiris Lombert

Director
Ivan Herrera

Screenwriters: Clarisse Albrecht, Ivan Herrera...

Sound:
David Hernandez

DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Sebastian Cabrera Chelin
www.cchelindp.com

Music:
Mediumship Music
LS
Boddhi Satva

Production Designer:
Karla Read

Costume Designer:
Palma Ruiz

Casting Directors:
Ivan Herrera
Edna Lerebours & Lea Lerebours
www.vanilla.do
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Editors:
Pablo Chea & Israel Cardenas

Line Producer:
Cristian Mojica

VFX:
Caja 59

1st AD:
Edgar Lapaix

Fixer France:
François Garcia Fiore

Fixer Senegal:
ElHadji Samba Fall

Sales
WIDE MANAGEMENT

Production
POINT BARRE


CONTACTS
- Publicity Contact: Ultrasubtile | contact@toocaribbean.com | +18296806661


2023 : Sélection
FESPACO 2023 (Feb 25 to March 05)

2021 | URBANWORLD 2021 (New York, USA)
* NEW YORK PREMIERE / Online NY Region Only
* Screening: on Saturday 2nd ​OCTOBER 2021, 3:30 PM, at Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas: Theater 8
* Screening: on Available Online. For 48 hours from October 2, 11:59 PM
https://urbanworld.eventive.org/schedule/6140da71aacad0043fc187c2

2021 | BFI LONDON FILM FESTIVAL 2021 (London, United Kingdom, 2021)
* UK PREMIERE (Online UK Only)
* Screening: on Saturday 9th OCTOBER 2021: Curzon Soho
* Screening: on Sunday 10th OCTOBER 2021: Odeon Luxe West End
https://whatson.bfi.org.uk/lff/Online/default.asp?BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::permalink=bantumama

2021 | CINESTAR INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2021 (Les Abymes, Guadelupe) (French Caribbean) (08-13 Oct 2021)
* Selection
www.ciff.fr/film/bantu-mama/

2021 | 17th FIFBM - Montréal International Black Film Festival (Canada, 2021) - 22 Sept - 3 Oct 2021
* Canadian Premiere
* Available ONLINE during festival / Available in Canada only
https://montrealblackfilm.com/en/movie/bantu-mama/

2021 | TRINIDAD + TOBAGO FILM FESTIVAL
* T+T PREMIERE (Trinidad & Tobago Premiere)
* Competition for BEST FEATURE NARRATIVE.
* Screening: on September, Friday 24th (Online / Trinidad & Tobago Only)
https://ttfilmfestival.com/film/bantu-mama

2021 | Film By The Sea (Vlissingen, Netherlands, 2021)
Screening: on September 11th
Screening: on September 15th
Screening: on September 19th.
www.filmbythesea.nl/voorstellingen/films/4698-bantu-mama

2021 | Third Horizon Film Festival'21. (Miami, Florida, USA, 2021)
* Official Selection
* Closing film: both online and at the Nite Owl Drive-In, in Miami.
Online / Caribbean & Florida only
https://thirdhorizonfilmfestival.com/films/bantu-mama/

2021 | SXSW (Austin, Texas, USA, 2021)
* WORLD PREMIERE
* Screening: on Tuesday, March 16th. 2021
https://online.sxsw.com/event/sxsw-online/planning/UGxhbm5pbmdfMzM1MTYy

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NL

De Frans-Kameroense Emma wordt bij aankomst in de Dominicaanse Republiek gearresteerd op verdenking van drugssmokkel. Ze weet te ontsnappen en duikt onder bij drie kinderen in Santo Domingo wier moeder is overleden en vader in de gevangenis zit. De oudste twee zetten de drugshandel van vader voort, om de jongste een financieel betere start in het leven te geven. Ondertussen houdt Emma zich gedwongen schuil voor de politie.

Bantú Mama is meer dan het verhaal van vier mensen die tegen wil en dank op elkaar zijn aangwezen. De Frans-Afrikaanse Emma en de Dominicaanse kinderen hebben ook hun Afrikaanse afkomst gemeen. Regisseur Herrera laat naast de erbarmelijke omstandigheden waaronder ze leven ook de veerkracht zien van zijn personages.'Met poëzie en filmische elegantie,' zoals hij zelf zegt.

Regisseur: Ivan Herrera |

Cast: Clarisse Albrecht, Euris Juviel, Scarlet Reyes, Arturo Perez

Land: Dominicaanse Republiek|
Jaar: 2021|
Taal: Frans|
Ondertiteling: Engels |
Duur: 77 min.|

Source/Quelle:
www.filmbythesea.nl/voorstellingen/films/4698-bantu-mama