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2007 Festival Short Films (March 30 - April 1)

French director Stéphanie Machuret presents this screening of Matopos

director Stéphanie Machuret screenwriter Stéphanie Machuret producer Ron Dyens (Sacrebleu productions) cinematographer Marc Boyer music composer Nawal Mlanao running time 12 min

Description

In an African village, a young blind man, who’s also a storm victim, will be initiated by an angel and overcome his fears. Thanks to a flute's musical quality, he will be able to exorcize the villagers' fears and offer a different perception of the natural elements.

director/screenwriter/cinematographer 
Stéphanie Machuret

Festivals

  Virginia Commonwealth University
French Film Festival Office
817 West Franklin Street, Room 221B
P.O. Box 843073
Richmond, Virginia 23284-3073
Office: (804) 827-FILM (3456)
Fax: (804) 827-3479
E-mail: frenchfilm@vcu.edu
  University of Richmond
French Film Festival Office
Modern Literature and Cultures
217 Puryear Hall
Richmond, Virginia 23173

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