Variety ·entertainment ·3 hours ago

Haitian Filmmaker Samuel Suffren's 'Job 1:21' Wins Top Visions du Réel Prize

Haitian filmmaker Samuel Suffren's documentary 'Job 1:21' won a top prize at the Visions du Réel festival, spotlighting abuses in Haiti's judicial system. The film tells the story of Aline, a woman judged by a biblical verse after five years in pretrial detention. The narrative reflects the chaotic reality of Haiti's escalating violence and justice system failures.

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