Le Père Sauvage by Sammy Baloji

  • early development
  • Fiction
  • 90 minutes
  • Writer-director Sammy Baloji

In post-independence Congo, an idealistic Italian teacher and a Congolese student form a fragile bond—until a violent tragedy forces them to confront the enduring scars of colonialism and identity.
Adapted from "Il Padre Selvaggio“by Pier Paolo Pasolini (1962) and based on real events

Supported by

ArteKino Prize at the Atlas Workshop (2023)
Hezayah Scriptwriting Residency of the Doha Film Institute (2024)
Images Francophones (2025)
Mondrian Initiative (2026)