Red Masisi
Masisi Wouj
Synopsis
Haitian artist and activist Sanba Yonel creates a queer tribute to the Lwa, Vodou gods and goddesses who once inspired a revolution. In Haiti, men perceived as feminine are known as masisi. The word is often used as a slur on gay men, transvestites and non-binary folks. Sanba Yonel comments on the plight of the masisi who, faced with prejudice and hostility, find shelter in the religious context of Vodou.
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Dobra – Festival Internacional de Cinema Experimental
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marcos Serafim, Steevens Simeon, Zé Kielwagen
- Screenplay & Story
- Sanba Yonel, Marcos Serafim, Zé Kielwagen
- Original Score
- Ezra Teboul
- Original Title
- Masisi Wouj
- Country of Origin
- Haiti
- Spoken Languages
- Haitian; Haitian Creole
- Runtime
- 22m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marcos Serafim, Steevens Simeon, Zé Kielwagen
Sanba Yonel, Marcos Serafim, Zé Kielwagen
Ezra Teboul
Marcos Serafim, Steevens Simeon
Zé Kielwagen, Marcos Serafim
Steevens Simeon, Marcos Serafim, Zé Kielwagen
Department Leadership Roster
Marcos Serafim
Director
Steevens Simeon
Director
Zé Kielwagen
Director
Sanba Yonel
Writer
Steevens Simeon
Producer
Zé Kielwagen
Editor
Marcos Serafim
Writer
Zé Kielwagen
Writer
Marcos Serafim
Producer
Marcos Serafim
Director of Photography
Marcos Serafim
Editor
Zé Kielwagen
Producer
Steevens Simeon
Director of Photography
Ezra Teboul
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Red Masisi.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Red Masisi
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Red Masisi about?
Haitian artist and activist Sanba Yonel creates a queer tribute to the Lwa, Vodou gods and goddesses who once inspired a revolution. In Haiti, men perceived as feminine are known as masisi. The word is often used as a slur on gay men, transvestites and non-binary folks. Sanba Yonel comments on the plight of the masisi who, faced with prejudice and hostility, find shelter in the religious context of Vodou.
Who directed Red Masisi?
Red Masisi was directed by Marcos Serafim, Steevens Simeon, Zé Kielwagen.
Who stars in Red Masisi?
The principal cast of Red Masisi includes Sanba Yonel.
When was Red Masisi released and how long is it?
Red Masisi was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Red Masisi?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Red Masisi was composed by Ezra Teboul.