Liberian Boy, Liberian Boy

Mati Diop, Manon Lutanie

France, Canada

International Premiere

She used to say: “Naku Penda Piya - Naku Taka Piya – Mpenziwe” in the opening of Michael Jackson’s song Liberian Girl. Words can be mentally repeated, he would say: “I love you so much – I want you so much – My love.” With the green background, the slow chords on his electronic keyboard, the stiff strikes of musician Wilbert Gavin of the Cities Aviv band, this dancer radiates intense energy. (GG)Mati Diop Manon Lutanie

Technical sheet

  • Original version:
    no dialogue.
  • Photography:
    Mati Diop, Manon Lutanie.
  • Editing:
    Lutanie Manon, Tricon Vincent.
  • Sound:
    Arboun Amaury.
  • Casting:
    Jules Langlade.
  • Production:
    Antonin Dedet (Neon Productions), (Festival Du Nouveau Cinéma), (Irene).