Freda
Synopsis
Freda lives with her mother, sister and little brother in a popular neighbourhood of Haiti. They survive with their little street food shop. The precariousness and violence of their daily life pushes them to do everything they can to escape their situation in the hope of finding a better life.
Top Cast
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Néhémie Bastien
Freda
Fabiola Remy
Janette
Djanaïna François
Esther
Jean Jean
Yeshua
Gaëlle Bien-Aimé
Géraldine
Cantave Kervern
Moïse
Rolaphton Mercure
D-Fi
Paula Clermont Péan
Marlène
Aaron Funk
Rolando Etienne
Talita Bristol
Stevenson Saintiné
Jude-PIerre Carriére
Bertrand Roy
Nadine Stephenson
Maude Malengrez
Emmanuel Beaujin
Jenny Cadet
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 6, 2022
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gessica Généus
- Screenplay & Story
- Gessica Généus
- Original Title
- Freda
- Country of Origin
- Benin, France, Haiti, Qatar
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Haitian; Haitian Creole
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- SaNoSi Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gessica Généus
Gessica Généus
Karine Aulnette
Rodolphe Molla
Jean-Marie Gigon, Francis Ford Coppola
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Marie Gigon
Producer
Gessica Généus
Writer
Rodolphe Molla
Editor
Karine Aulnette
Director of Photography
Gessica Généus
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Freda
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Freda about?
Freda lives with her mother, sister and little brother in a popular neighbourhood of Haiti. They survive with their little street food shop. The precariousness and violence of their daily life pushes them to do everything they can to escape their situation in the hope of finding a better life.
Who directed Freda?
Freda was directed by Gessica Généus.
Who stars in Freda?
The principal cast of Freda includes Néhémie Bastien, Fabiola Remy, Djanaïna François, Jean Jean, Gaëlle Bien-Aimé.
When was Freda released and how long is it?
Freda was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.