Binti

Film, 2019, 90', 8+, Slovenian premiere
// in Flemish and French with Slovenian subtitles //

Twelve-year-old Binti dreams of becoming a famous vlogger like her idol Tatyana. But when the police raid her home, and try to deport her and her dad, they are forced to flee. Binti meets Elias and the two become friends. While Binti helps Elias to vlog about his 'save-the-okapi-club', she hatches the perfect plan: her dad has to marry Elias’s mom, so they can stay in Belgium. 

The director, Frederike Migom, and the lead actress, Bebel Tshiani Baloji, will be present at the premiere.

“I’m fascinated by courageous characters, in this case children who are fighting for what they know they deserve. Who have a voice worth listening to, if only someone would pass them the mic. /…/ Binti is a film in which two children learn that they need each other to accomplish their dreams. Despite the seriousness of the subject, Binti is an entertaining and approachable film, full of color, humour, friendship and love. It believes in a successful multi-cultural society and in following your dreams. The social drama gets a positive twist in combining it with the energy and humour of a romantic comedy.”

- Frederike Migom

Tickets: €4,50

Director, screenwriter: Frederike Migom; photography: Joachim Philippe; editing: Clemence Samson; cast: Bebel Tshiani Baloji, Mo Bakker, Joke Devynck, Baloji, Frank Dierens and others; producer: Katleen Goossens; distribution: FIVIA – Vojnik; organised by: Kinodvor; in co-operation with: City of Women.