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Sortir de l'ombre

Directed by Gentille M. Assih
Canada, 2020 (documentary, 80 minutes, colour, French)
Also known as "Into the Light"
Sortir de l'ombre
Image: © National Film Board of Canada
Video (National Film Board of Canada)
Video (National Film Board of Canada) [French]

Film Description:
"Into the Light features the liberating life stories and powerful words of inspiring Quebec women of African origin who've regained control over their lives after suffering from domestic violence. The film transcends prejudice and breaks the silence, pulling back the curtain on a poorly understood, hidden world, while testifying to the tremendous power that comes from overcoming isolation and accepting one's self. It's a luminous dive into the quest for personal healing and universal humanity. This is Togo-born director Gentille M. Assih's third documentary."
-- National Film Board of Canada (source)

Film Credits (partial):
Written by: Gentille M. Assih
Produced by: Nathalie Cloutier, Colette Loumède, Mélanie Lasnier
Participants: Christiane Eméssé, Kafui Zanou, Aïssata Cissé, Chouchou Pyalo Assih
Cinematography: Steve Patry
Film Editing: Mathieu Bouchard-Malo
Music: François Cloutier
Production Company: Office national du film du Canada / National Film Board of Canada
(sources)

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