The Plane (Short) (A Chjana)

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original title:

A Chjana

directed by:

Jonas Carpignano

cast:

Koudous Seihon, Norina Ventre, Cheik Baily Kane, Ibrahima Diakite

screenplay:

Jonas Carpignano

cinematography:

Maura Morales Bergmann

editing:

Jonas Carpignano

producer:

Jon Coplon, Franco Basaglia, Gwyn Sannia, Willy Friedman

production:

Oyibo Productions

country:

Italy/USA

year:

2011

film run:

18'

format:

colour

status:

Ready (24/07/2011)

festivals & awards:

Aspen Shortsfest 2012: International Competition
Atlanta Film Festival 2012: Drama Shorts
Hamptons International Film Festival 2012: Short Films
New Directors/New Films 2012: New Films shorts selection
La Biennale di Venezia 2011: Controcampo italiano - Best Short Film

Inspired by real events, A Chjana tells the story of Ayiva, a young migrant worker from Burkina Faso, who seeks to reunite with his best friend in the wake of the most significant race riot in Italian history.

The Plane (Short) (A Chjana)

by Jonas Carpignano