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)