Dreams Like Paper Boats

Original title:

Des rêves en bateaux papiers

Country:

Haiti

Duration:

19′

Year:

2024.

Director:

Samuel Suffren

Screenwriter:

Samuel Suffren

DOP:

Phalonne Pierre Louis

Editor:

Samuel Suffren

Cast:

Kenny Laguerre, Zaraina Ruth-Amma, Suffren Clorette Jacinthe

Producer:

Samuel Suffren

Production Company:

Square Eyes

Festivals and awards:

Sundance Film Festival 2024

The story follows Edouard who has been living in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, with his daughter Zara for five years, since his wife left for the United States. The only contact they’ve had is a cassette sent years ago. The film explores long-distance love and longing, as Edouard and Zara confront their past and future during an unexpected reunion. This film is part of Suffren’s trilogy that delves into the American dream from a Haitian perspective. Premiering at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, it has been showcased at various international film festivals, including Third Horizon and IndieLisboa​.

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