The Diary of a Volunteer
Journal d'un coopérant
Synopsis
Jean-Marc Phaneuf, an unmarried electrical engineer, travels to Burundi as a volunteer for the NGO Radio du Monde. He finds a country ruined by grinding poverty, famine, war, disease and appalling social inequality. At the same time, he meets a joyful, brave people hungry for happiness, knowledge and human dignity. The camera that becomes his personal diary also helps Jean-Marc expose the shaky, ineffective workings of NGOs. His investigations turn up a few praiseworthy examples of international cooperation, but on the whole he finds himself drawn to a terrible, inescapable conclusion: humanitarian aid is a utopian mirage. After falling victim to an attack and losing whatever ideals he still had, Jean-Marc becomes entangled in an impossible relationship. He is ultimately forced to leave Africa in disgrace.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Morin
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Morin
- Original Score
- Bertrand Chénier
- Original Title
- Journal d'un coopérant
- Country of Origin
- Burundi, Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Budget
- $1.1M
- Production Studios
- Coop Vidéo de Montréal
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Morin
Robert Morin
Bertrand Chénier
Robert Morin
Michel Giroux
Stéphanie Morissette
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Morin
Director
Robert Morin
Writer
Stéphanie Morissette
Producer
Bertrand Chénier
Original Music Composer
Robert Morin
Director of Photography
Michel Giroux
Editor
Patricia McNeil
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What is The Diary of a Volunteer about?
Jean-Marc Phaneuf, an unmarried electrical engineer, travels to Burundi as a volunteer for the NGO Radio du Monde. He finds a country ruined by grinding poverty, famine, war, disease and appalling social inequality. At the same time, he meets a joyful, brave people hungry for happiness, knowledge and human dignity. The camera that becomes his personal diary also helps Jean-Marc expose the shaky, ineffective workings of NGOs. His investigations turn up a few praiseworthy examples of international cooperation, but on the whole he finds himself drawn to a terrible, inescapable conclusion: humanitarian aid is a utopian mirage. After falling victim to an attack and losing whatever ideals he still had, Jean-Marc becomes entangled in an impossible relationship. He is ultimately forced to leave Africa in disgrace.
Who directed The Diary of a Volunteer?
The Diary of a Volunteer was directed by Robert Morin.
Who stars in The Diary of a Volunteer?
The principal cast of The Diary of a Volunteer includes Robert Morin, Rose Twagirayezu , Chantal Gatore, Rémi Muhirwa Ciza, Jani Alban .
When was The Diary of a Volunteer released and how long is it?
The Diary of a Volunteer was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Diary of a Volunteer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Diary of a Volunteer was composed by Bertrand Chénier.