Champlain Film Festival: Promised Sky/Promis Le Ciel + Je ne lâcherai pas ta main

Directed by Erige Sehiri. 92 minutes. Not Rated. In French with English subtitles.

Marie, an Ivorian pastor and former journalist, has lived in Tunisia for ten years. Her home becomes a refuge for Naney, a young mother seeking a better future, and Jolie, a strong-willed student carrying her family’s hopes. The arrival of a little orphan girl challenges their sense of solidarity in a tense social climate, revealing both their fragility and strength. A powerful and deeply human film that deftly addresses issues affecting people around the world, including in Maine.

Preceded by: Je ne lâcherai pas ta main (8 minutes, directed by Dominique Cabrera)