Binti (2019)
Binti is a 12-year-old girl of Congolese origin who dreams of becoming a famous vlogger like her idol Tatyana. But when the police raid her home and try to deport her and her father Jovial, they are forced to flee. Binti meets Elias and befriends her. While Binti helps Elias to vlog about his 'save-the-okapi-club', she hatches the perfect plan: her dad has to marry Elias’s mom, so they can stay in Belgium.
Director: Frederike Migom
Genre: Family, Drama
Runtime: 86 min
Release Date: April 3, 2019
Cast
- Bebel Tshiani Baloji - Binti
- Baloji Tshiani - Jovial
- Joke Devynck - Christine
- Mo Bakker - Elias
- Tatyana Beloy - Tatyana Beloy
- Frank Dierens - Floris
- Aboubakr Bensaïhi - Farid
- Alix Konadu - Maaika
- Caroline Stas - Agent Annick
- Kuno Bakker - Father Elias
Screenplay
Music: Le Motel
Cinematography: Joachim Philippe
Editing: Clémence Samson
Production: Bulletproof Cupid, Family Affair Films, Kwassa Films
Country: Belgium
Language: Français, Nederlands
Original Language: nl
Themes
Touching Family Stories, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Foster Care and Survival, Childish Innocence Lost Forever
Keywords
friendship, deportation, belgium, coming of age, friends, family, vlogger, congolese
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Binti about?
- Binti is a 12-year-old girl of Congolese origin who dreams of becoming a famous vlogger like her idol Tatyana. But when the police raid her home and try to deport her and her father Jovial, they are forced to flee. Binti meets Elias and befriends her. While Binti helps Elias to vlog about his 'save-the-okapi-club', she hatches the perfect plan: her dad has to marry Elias’s mom, so they can stay in Belgium.
- Who directed Binti?
- Binti was directed by Frederike Migom.
- Who stars in Binti?
- Binti stars Bebel Tshiani Baloji, Baloji Tshiani, Joke Devynck, Mo Bakker, Tatyana Beloy, Frank Dierens.
- How long is Binti?
- Binti has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- What genre is Binti?
- Binti is a Family, Drama film.
- Where was Binti produced?
- Binti was produced in Belgium.
- What are the themes of Binti?
- The themes of Binti include: Touching Family Stories, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Foster Care and Survival, Childish Innocence Lost Forever.