Fortuna (2018)

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Fortuna, a 14-year-old Ethiopian girl, has had no news of her parents since they crossed the Mediterranean Sea. Together with other refugees, she is given shelter for the winter in a Swiss catholic monastery. While she waits for her fate to be decided by the Swiss authorities, Fortuna finds out she is pregnant. The choice she will have to make and the arrival of the refugees will give rise to concern within the religious community and will challenge their concept of Christian charity.

Director: Germinal Roaux
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 106 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Editing: Jacques Comets, Sophie Vercruysse
Production: Need Productions, Vega Film
Country: Belgium, Switzerland
Language: Amharic, Français
Original Language: fr

Themes

Coming of Age and Self-Discovery

Keywords

refugee, switzerland, teenage girl, monastery

More Films by Director: Germinal Roaux
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fortuna about?
Fortuna, a 14-year-old Ethiopian girl, has had no news of her parents since they crossed the Mediterranean Sea. Together with other refugees, she is given shelter for the winter in a Swiss catholic monastery. While she waits for her fate to be decided by the Swiss authorities, Fortuna finds out she is pregnant. The choice she will have to make and the arrival of the refugees will give rise to concern within the religious community and will challenge their concept of Christian charity.
Who directed Fortuna?
Fortuna was directed by Germinal Roaux.
Who stars in Fortuna?
Fortuna stars Kidist Siyum, Bruno Ganz, Patrick d'Assumçao, Yoann Blanc, Antonin Schopfer.
How long is Fortuna?
Fortuna has a runtime of 1h 46m (106 minutes).
What genre is Fortuna?
Fortuna is a Drama film.
Where was Fortuna produced?
Fortuna was produced in Belgium, Switzerland.
What are the themes of Fortuna?
The themes of Fortuna include: Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.