Above Water
Marcher sur l'eau
Synopsis
12-years-old Houlaye lives in Niger, and travels several kilometers each day to fetch water. The village got together to construct a well. This is the promise of a new life for people who have literally been walking on water since birth.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aïssa Maïga
- Screenplay & Story
- Ariane Kirtley, Aïssa Maïga
- Original Title
- Marcher sur l'eau
- Country of Origin
- France, Niger
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Echo Studio, Bonne Pioche, France 3 Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aïssa Maïga
Ariane Kirtley, Aïssa Maïga
Department Leadership Roster
Ariane Kirtley
Writer
Aïssa Maïga
Writer
Aïssa Maïga
Director
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Cannes Film Festival
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Frequently Asked Questions About Above Water
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What is Above Water about?
12-years-old Houlaye lives in Niger, and travels several kilometers each day to fetch water. The village got together to construct a well. This is the promise of a new life for people who have literally been walking on water since birth.
Who directed Above Water?
Above Water was directed by Aïssa Maïga.
Who stars in Above Water?
The principal cast of Above Water includes Not specified.
When was Above Water released and how long is it?
Above Water was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.