Yafa, Forgiveness (2020)
Demba is an African who has fled an oppressive regime in his own country and is seeking asylum in Paris. One night he encounters Lucien, a policeman from the Caribbean, who speaks to him in the voice of the dominant class. But in his country Demba is a professor of History and Geography while Lucien left school early to help his mother, a cleaning lady. “YAFA Le Pardon” explores the social and economic dynamics at work in their relationship as they seek to understand each other, aided by Welcome, a Baule Komian who does not hesitate to officiate as the parties meet on the Quai de l’Oise, in the centre of Paris.
Director: Christian Lara
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: September 14, 2020
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Yafa, Forgiveness about?
- Demba is an African who has fled an oppressive regime in his own country and is seeking asylum in Paris. One night he encounters Lucien, a policeman from the Caribbean, who speaks to him in the voice of the dominant class. But in his country Demba is a professor of History and Geography while Lucien left school early to help his mother, a cleaning lady. “YAFA Le Pardon” explores the social and economic dynamics at work in their relationship as they seek to understand each other, aided by Welcome, a Baule Komian who does not hesitate to officiate as the parties meet on the Quai de l’Oise, in the centre of Paris.
- Who directed Yafa, Forgiveness?
- Yafa, Forgiveness was directed by Christian Lara.
- How long is Yafa, Forgiveness?
- Yafa, Forgiveness has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is Yafa, Forgiveness?
- Yafa, Forgiveness is a Drama film.