Synopsis
In the Perma gold mine in Benin. Some dream of finding gold, others have realized that there is nothing to be found. Some dig relentlessly in the hope of become rich, others have died in the process. And others still say that in this place, nobody dies.
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- Film exports/foreign sales : Adastra Films
Full credits (6)
- Screenwriter : Simon Panay
- Music Composer : Philippe Fivet
- Editor : Simon Panay
- Sound Recordist : Daniel Audry
- Camera Operator : Nicolas Canton
- Sound Mixer : Thierry Cottin
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Technical details
- Type : Short film
- Genres : Documentary
- Sub-genre : Auteur documentary, Drama, Portrait
- Themes : Work, Death, Politics
- Production language : French
- Production country : France
- Original French-language productions : Unspecified
- Nationality : 100% French (France)
- Production year : 2016
- Runtime : 23 min 35 seconds
- Visa number : 144.672
- Visa issue date : 11/04/2017
- Production formats : HD
- Color type : Color
- Aspect ratio : CinemaScope
- Audio format : Stereo
- Rating restrictions : None
News & awards
Selections (3)
Tübingen | Stuttgart International French-language Film Festival
Germany, 2016
Compétition internationale
Awards (1)
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