Listen to the Voices
Kouté Vwa
Synopsis
Melrick is an unruly young boy who spends his summer in French Guiana at his grandmother's house to escape his turbulent daily life in Stains, France. At the end of his stay, he plays the drum to revive the memory of his late uncle, Lucas Diomar, who died in tragic circumstances. Despite a wave of murders of young men shaking the headlines, Melrick becomes aware of his place in a family destroyed by irreparable grief.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Sydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maxime Jean-Baptiste
- Screenplay & Story
- Maxime Jean-Baptiste, Audrey Jean-Baptiste
- Original Score
- Josy Masse, Mayouri Tchô Nèg, Pharoah Sanders
- Original Title
- Kouté Vwa
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France, French Guiana
- Spoken Languages
- French, Haitian; Haitian Creole
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Twenty Nine Studio & Production, Spectre Productions, Atelier Graphoui, Shelter Prod, Africalia, Centre du Cinéma et de l'Audiovisuel de la FWB, Taxshelter.be & ING, Collectivité Territoriale de Guyane, Région Guyane, New Dawn Fund
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maxime Jean-Baptiste
Maxime Jean-Baptiste, Audrey Jean-Baptiste
Josy Masse, Mayouri Tchô Nèg, Pharoah Sanders
Arthur Lauters
Liyo Gong
Rosa Spaliviero, Olivier Marbœuf
Department Leadership Roster
Maxime Jean-Baptiste
Director
Maxime Jean-Baptiste
Writer
Audrey Jean-Baptiste
Writer
Rosa Spaliviero
Producer
Olivier Marbœuf
Producer
Arthur Lauters
Director of Photography
Liyo Gong
Editor
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What is Listen to the Voices about?
Melrick is an unruly young boy who spends his summer in French Guiana at his grandmother's house to escape his turbulent daily life in Stains, France. At the end of his stay, he plays the drum to revive the memory of his late uncle, Lucas Diomar, who died in tragic circumstances. Despite a wave of murders of young men shaking the headlines, Melrick becomes aware of his place in a family destroyed by irreparable grief.
Who directed Listen to the Voices?
Listen to the Voices was directed by Maxime Jean-Baptiste.
Who stars in Listen to the Voices?
The principal cast of Listen to the Voices includes Melrick Diomar, Nicole Diomar, Yannick Cébret.
When was Listen to the Voices released and how long is it?
Listen to the Voices was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Listen to the Voices?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Listen to the Voices was composed by Josy Masse, Mayouri Tchô Nèg, Pharoah Sanders.