Lovena
Synopsis
Thirteen-year-old Lovena, an undocumented immigrant of Haitian descent, has just been crowned chess champion in French Guyana. Her next rival will travel to Brazil to challenge her at a match. The preparation of this duel and unexpected events will drive her into a corner.
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Festival international du cinéma francophone en Acadie (FICFA)
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Olivier Sagne
- Screenplay & Story
- Olivier Sagne
- Original Title
- Lovena
- Country of Origin
- France, Guyana
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 29m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Olivier Sagne
Olivier Sagne
Maxence Lemonnier
Marc Barrat, Laurène Belrose
Department Leadership Roster
Maxence Lemonnier
Director of Photography
Marc Barrat
Producer
Olivier Sagne
Director
Olivier Sagne
Writer
Laurène Belrose
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lovena
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What is Lovena about?
Thirteen-year-old Lovena, an undocumented immigrant of Haitian descent, has just been crowned chess champion in French Guyana. Her next rival will travel to Brazil to challenge her at a match. The preparation of this duel and unexpected events will drive her into a corner.
Who directed Lovena?
Lovena was directed by Olivier Sagne.
Who stars in Lovena?
The principal cast of Lovena includes Esther Joseph, Modeste Jean-Gilles, Marie-Marcelle Louis, Barbara Da Gama Dos Santos, Witchina Bernard.
When was Lovena released and how long is it?
Lovena was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 29m.