Children of the Waves (Enfants des Courants d'Eaux)

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Children of the Waves (Enfants des Courants d’Eaux)

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A poster for Children of the Waves features three film stills stacked vertically, each depicting the same three young Black boys. In the top still, they sit on a ledge in front of a white building with blue shutters, gazing into the distance. The boy on the left holds a Monopoly game in his lap, the middle boy holds a folded piece of paper, and the boy on the right holds a soccer ball. The middle still shows their silhouettes as they sit at the edge of a surface, watching the sunset over the ocean. In the bottom still, they sit in front of the same building from the first still, laughing and talking with each other.

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Noakim, Alassane and Ilan, three young friends from Marseille, meet up after school as they always do. Amid their carefree laughter, a serious question suddenly emerges: “What do we want to be when we grow up?” This question sparks a deep conversation about their dreams and aspirations as they dive into a boundless world of imagination.

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Kezia Sakho

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Kezia Sakho is a Marseille-born filmmaker dedicated to authentic representation of communities that reflect her own experiences. Currently studying cinema and audiovisual arts, she draws inspiration from the rich cultural diversity of her hometown, striving to portray it beyond common stereotypes.

Year 2025
Runtime 8 minutes
Country France
Language French
Director Kezia Sakho
Producer Kezia Sakho, Nino Rigotti, Rosalie Brun
Executive Producer Kezia Sakho
Cast Ilan Dieng, Noakim Sakho, Alassane Dieng
Cinematographer Elise Riou
Editor Kezia Sakho
Animator Kezia Sakho
Production Design Kezia Sakho
Composer Wadson Mascary
Sound Design Kezia Sakho
Music Wadson Mascary
Premiere Philadelphia