The Diary of a Volunteer (2010)
Jean-Marc Phaneuf, an unmarried electrical engineer, travels to Burundi as a volunteer for the NGO Radio du Monde. He finds a country ruined by grinding poverty, famine, war, disease and appalling social inequality. At the same time, he meets a joyful, brave people hungry for happiness, knowledge and human dignity. The camera that becomes his personal diary also helps Jean-Marc expose the shaky, ineffective workings of NGOs. His investigations turn up a few praiseworthy examples of international cooperation, but on the whole he finds himself drawn to a terrible, inescapable conclusion: humanitarian aid is a utopian mirage. After falling victim to an attack and losing whatever ideals he still had, Jean-Marc becomes entangled in an impossible relationship. He is ultimately forced to leave Africa in disgrace.
Cast
- Robert Morin - Jean-Marc Phaneuf
- Rose Twagirayezu - Églantine
- Chantal Gatore - Pauline
- Rémi Muhirwa Ciza - Léopold
- Jani Alban - Mathilde
- Patrice Faye - Jacques
- André Lanthier - Ambassadeur du Canada
- Capitaine Madimba - Omar
- Dominique Puthod - Didier
- Freddy Sibomana - Benoit
Screenplay
Themes
Social Commentary and Reflection
Keywords
corruption, africa, inequality, cooperation
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Diary of a Volunteer about?
- Jean-Marc Phaneuf, an unmarried electrical engineer, travels to Burundi as a volunteer for the NGO Radio du Monde. He finds a country ruined by grinding poverty, famine, war, disease and appalling social inequality. At the same time, he meets a joyful, brave people hungry for happiness, knowledge and human dignity. The camera that becomes his personal diary also helps Jean-Marc expose the shaky, ineffective workings of NGOs. His investigations turn up a few praiseworthy examples of international cooperation, but on the whole he finds himself drawn to a terrible, inescapable conclusion: humanitarian aid is a utopian mirage. After falling victim to an attack and losing whatever ideals he still had, Jean-Marc becomes entangled in an impossible relationship. He is ultimately forced to leave Africa in disgrace.
- Who directed The Diary of a Volunteer?
- The Diary of a Volunteer was directed by Robert Morin.
- Who stars in The Diary of a Volunteer?
- The Diary of a Volunteer stars Robert Morin, Rose Twagirayezu , Chantal Gatore, Rémi Muhirwa Ciza, Jani Alban , Patrice Faye.
- How long is The Diary of a Volunteer?
- The Diary of a Volunteer has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is The Diary of a Volunteer?
- The Diary of a Volunteer is a Drama film.
- What is the budget of The Diary of a Volunteer?
- The Diary of a Volunteer had a budget of $1M.
- Where was The Diary of a Volunteer produced?
- The Diary of a Volunteer was produced in Burundi, Canada.
- What are the themes of The Diary of a Volunteer?
- The themes of The Diary of a Volunteer include: Social Commentary and Reflection.