Arlette. Courage is a muscle (2015)

A pain management specialist in a Berlin hospital laments how difficult it is to see if black skin has turned blue. The patient, 15­year­ old Arlette, doesn’t understand German. Her knee was injured in the war, and unknown wealthy Germans have helped pay for her trip to have surgery in Europe. The camera follows Arlette on her journey, from her worried family in Central African Republic to the desolate rooms of the hospital and the rehabilitation centre. The girl’s gaze is captivating but impenetrable, and the easily bored teenager surrounded by adult strangers is only cheered up by an interpreter who knows her mother tongue. The story takes a gloomier turn when it transpires that rebel forces have taken up arms in Arlette’s home country.

Director: Florian Hoffmann
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 84 min
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Cast

Editing: Sven Kulik
Production: PS Film GmBH
Country: Germany, Switzerland
Language: English, Français, Deutsch, Sango
Original Language: sg

Keywords

health care, central african republic

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arlette. Courage is a muscle about?
A pain management specialist in a Berlin hospital laments how difficult it is to see if black skin has turned blue. The patient, 15­year­ old Arlette, doesn’t understand German. Her knee was injured in the war, and unknown wealthy Germans have helped pay for her trip to have surgery in Europe. The camera follows Arlette on her journey, from her worried family in Central African Republic to the desolate rooms of the hospital and the rehabilitation centre. The girl’s gaze is captivating but impenetrable, and the easily bored teenager surrounded by adult strangers is only cheered up by an interpreter who knows her mother tongue. The story takes a gloomier turn when it transpires that rebel forces have taken up arms in Arlette’s home country.
Who directed Arlette. Courage is a muscle?
Arlette. Courage is a muscle was directed by Florian Hoffmann.
Who stars in Arlette. Courage is a muscle?
Arlette. Courage is a muscle stars Arlette Wali-Kette.
How long is Arlette. Courage is a muscle?
Arlette. Courage is a muscle has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
What genre is Arlette. Courage is a muscle?
Arlette. Courage is a muscle is a Documentary film.
Where was Arlette. Courage is a muscle produced?
Arlette. Courage is a muscle was produced in Germany, Switzerland.