Direction:
Camille GHEKIERE & Charlotte DE CORT
Synopsis
Accompanied by a team of Belgian researchers, Kushlani Dissanayake, a young Sri Lankan scientist and mother, sets off on an expedition to the waters around Sri Lanka to gather data essential for coral reef preservation. By collecting DNA samples, she attempts to discover the distribution patterns of coral populations and their larvae. Through her scientific commitment and personal journey, we delve into the marine depths of Sri Lanka and discover her thoughts on motherhood, humanity and her “survival of the kindest” theory.
Duration: 19 minutes
Year: 2024
Short film Competition
DOMIN Award selection
Country and Language
Sri Lanka
English, Sinhala
Subtitled in French and English
Production
Associate Directors
Location
Ciné Cambaie
Screening
08/04 at 6:30 PM
Camille Ghekiere writes and directs documentaries with the freedom of fiction, and works of fiction with a touch of humor. With a background in history, she discovered that the best stories are found in real life.
Charlotte De Cort is a screenwriter and director based in Brussels. In her work, Charlotte explores the closeness of skin, the fragility of gazes, and the sensuality of body movements, aiming to awaken the viewer’s senses.
The FIFOI aims to highlight the cinematic diversity of our regions.
Opening Ceremony
April 5th, Stella Matutina, 6:30pm
Feature-length documentary competition : 1st part
April 6th, Ciné Cambaie, 2pm
Feature-length documentary competition : 2nd part
April 7, Ciné Cambaie, 6:30pm
Short film competition
April 8th, Ciné Cambaie 6:30pm
Awards and closing ceremony
April 9th, Stella Matutina, 6:30pm
The Film Market
April 6th to 9th, Hôtel Le Récif