Afrika Film Festival: Mein Sohn, der Soldat
- Location:
- Theater am Olgaeck Stuttgart, Charlottenstraße 44, 70182 Stuttgart
When a 17-year-old Senegalese is forcibly recruited by the French army, his father volunteers for military service. The two are taken from Africa to Europe, where they have to go into battle for the colonial power.
While the father leaves no stone unturned to ensure his son's survival, he falls under the influence of a French lieutenant. This haunting war drama was the opening film at Cannes and a hit with millions in France.
Director: Mathieu Vadepied, France/Senegal, 2022, 100 min.