If You Are A Man (2023)

If You Are A Man (2023) poster

Thirteen-year-old Opio works on the grounds of the Perkoa Gold Mine in Burkina Faso. His only pay each month is a bag of rocks, which Opio hopes may contain traces of gold. His father wants him to go to school, but must raise the money himself and goes underground. Shot with stunning cinematic flair, Simon Panay’s exceptional documentary is a tale of dogged determination in the face of danger.

Director: Simon Panay
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 76 min
Release Date:
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is If You Are A Man about?
Thirteen-year-old Opio works on the grounds of the Perkoa Gold Mine in Burkina Faso. His only pay each month is a bag of rocks, which Opio hopes may contain traces of gold. His father wants him to go to school, but must raise the money himself and goes underground. Shot with stunning cinematic flair, Simon Panay’s exceptional documentary is a tale of dogged determination in the face of danger.
Who directed If You Are A Man?
If You Are A Man was directed by Simon Panay.
How long is If You Are A Man?
If You Are A Man has a runtime of 1h 16m (76 minutes).
What genre is If You Are A Man?
If You Are A Man is a Documentary film.
Where was If You Are A Man produced?
If You Are A Man was produced in France.