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Release and reception of Marie Madeleine

Overview

Haitian filmmaker and actress Gessica Généus released her feature film, ‘Marie Madeleine’, in France. Set in Jacmel, the film follows a free-spirited woman navigating prostitution and her encounter with a young evangelist named Joseph. Despite ongoing violence and insecurity in Haiti, Généus filmed the project locally to ensure an authentic portrayal of Haitian life.

Following its release, the film received critical acclaim in France from outlets such as Le Monde, Franceinfo, and Libération. The film also won the Hugo d’Or in the New Directors Competition at the 62nd Chicago International Film Festival. The jury highlighted the film’s inventive visual language and its exploration of Haitian narrative traditions and social, political, and religious tensions. With this win, Généus became the first Black woman to receive this specific award in the New Directors category.

Entities

Jacmel · Haiti · Gessica Généus · France · Marie Madeleine

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Gessica Généus wins Hugo d’Or at Chicago International Film Festival

    Haitian director Gessica Généus won the Hugo d’Or for ‘Marie Madeleine’ at the Chicago International Film Festival, becoming the first Black woman to receive the New Directors award.

  2. [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Gessica Généus releases Haitian film Marie Madeleine

    Haitian director and actress Gessica Généus releases “Marie Madeleine,” a film exploring freedom and identity in Jacmel, shot locally despite regional insecurity.

Sources

belidemag.net · courrierinternational.com · hebdo24.com · parismatch.com · programme-tv.net · reforme.net