Fortuna
Synopsis
Fortuna, a 14-year-old Ethiopian girl, has had no news of her parents since they crossed the Mediterranean Sea. Together with other refugees, she is given shelter for the winter in a Swiss catholic monastery. While she waits for her fate to be decided by the Swiss authorities, Fortuna finds out she is pregnant. The choice she will have to make and the arrival of the refugees will give rise to concern within the religious community and will challenge their concept of Christian charity.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Germinal Roaux
- Screenplay & Story
- Germinal Roaux
- Original Title
- Fortuna
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- Amharic, French
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Need Productions, Vega Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Germinal Roaux
Germinal Roaux
Sophie Vercruysse, Jacques Comets
Department Leadership Roster
Germinal Roaux
Director
Germinal Roaux
Screenplay
Ivan Niclass
Production Design
Sophie Vercruysse
Editor
Jacques Comets
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fortuna
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What is Fortuna about?
Fortuna, a 14-year-old Ethiopian girl, has had no news of her parents since they crossed the Mediterranean Sea. Together with other refugees, she is given shelter for the winter in a Swiss catholic monastery. While she waits for her fate to be decided by the Swiss authorities, Fortuna finds out she is pregnant. The choice she will have to make and the arrival of the refugees will give rise to concern within the religious community and will challenge their concept of Christian charity.
Who directed Fortuna?
Fortuna was directed by Germinal Roaux.
Who stars in Fortuna?
The principal cast of Fortuna includes Kidist Siyum, Bruno Ganz, Patrick d'Assumçao, Yoann Blanc, Antonin Schopfer.
When was Fortuna released and how long is it?
Fortuna was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.