Film

zo reken

2021 · 1h 26m · Documentary

Today, 11 years after the massive earthquake in Haiti that left over a million people homeless and killed hundreds of thousands, the country has still not recovered from the disaster. Despite billions of dollars in aid money, Haiti struggles with some of the highest levels of poverty and unemployment in the Western hemisphere. In Port-au-Prince, various citizens are shuttled through a city in crisis. Maneuvering around barricades, garbage dumps and the packed streets of the capital, they speak candidly about the current state of their country. Through the car window a frustrated population passes and occasionally interacts with the passengers in the vehicle. Beautifully shot, with a lively score, Zo Reken presents a complicated portrait that testifies to the magnitude of the tragedy and highlights the disorganized state of international aid.

• Emanuel LichaDirector · Producer · Screenplay
• Étienne RoussyDirector of Photography
• David DruryOriginal Music Composer
• Ariane Pétel-DespotsEditor

Release date

April 30, 2021

Status

Released

Original language

French

Runtime

1h 26m

Genres

Documentary