Desrances

Francis Desrances, a Haitian immigrant living in the Ivory Coast, resides with his wife Aissey and their twelve-year-old daughter Haila. As the family awaits the birth of a son, Francis views the unborn child as the true heir to his name, causing tension with Haila. When civil war breaks out in Abidjan, Aissey disappears in the chaos. Haila must then act with courage to challenge her father's beliefs regarding gender roles and inheritance during the conflict.

The film was written and directed by Apolline Traoré, marking the first of two listed films in her directing career, followed by Sira in 2023. Produced in Burkina Faso by Les Films Selmon and Araucania Films, the movie stars Jimmy Jean-Louis as Francis Desrances and Jemima Nemlin as Haila. With a runtime of 105 minutes, this drama and thriller blend explores the personal impact of civil unrest. On IMDb, the film holds a rating of 6.1/10 based on 53 votes.