Félicité

Directed by Alain Gomis

A gritty, music-infused drama about a Kinshasa bar singer who comes out of her emotional shell after a brush with misfortune, the fourth feature from French-Senegalese director Alain Gomis (Tey) was one of the standout features at the 2017 Berlin Film Festival. Initially grounded firmly in realism, the film gradually morphs into a dreamlike mood piece and, eventually, a tentative romance.

Duration:
129 minutes

Languages:
French and Lingala

Subtitles:
Full English

Country of origin:
Belgium and France

Year of production:
2017