Jean Gentil
Synopsis
Jean Remy is a Haitian man struggling to find employment in Dominican Republic. Confronted with rejection and discrimination in the city, he sets off to try his luck in the countryside. Imbued with a naturalistic grace, this deeply sympathetic portrait speaks eloquently to the trials of humanity.
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April 20, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Laura Amelia Guzmán, Israel Cárdenas
- Original Title
- Jean Gentil
- Country of Origin
- Dominican Republic, Germany, Mexico, Netherlands, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- Cree, Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- EICTV, Canana, Bärbel Mauch Film, Aurora Dominicana, Hubert Bals Fund, Visions Sud Est, World Cinema Fund, Programa Ibermedia, Panamericana de Producciones, Escuela Internacional de Cine y Televisión (EICTV)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Laura Amelia Guzmán, Israel Cárdenas
Gabriel Nuncio
Department Leadership Roster
Laura Amelia Guzmán
Director
Israel Cárdenas
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jean Gentil
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What is Jean Gentil about?
Jean Remy is a Haitian man struggling to find employment in Dominican Republic. Confronted with rejection and discrimination in the city, he sets off to try his luck in the countryside. Imbued with a naturalistic grace, this deeply sympathetic portrait speaks eloquently to the trials of humanity.
Who directed Jean Gentil?
Jean Gentil was directed by Laura Amelia Guzmán, Israel Cárdenas.
Who stars in Jean Gentil?
The principal cast of Jean Gentil includes Jean Remy Genty, Yanmarco King Encarnación, Paul Henri Presumé, Nadal Walcott, Lys Ambroise.
When was Jean Gentil released and how long is it?
Jean Gentil was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.