Binti (2019 film)
Binti is a 2019 Belgian drama film written and directed by Frederike Migom. Twelve-year-old Binti was born in the Congo but has lived with her father Jovial in Belgium since she was a baby. Despite not having any legal documents, Binti wants to live a normal life and dreams of becoming a famous vlogger. Elias (11) runs his 'save-the-okapi-club' without the help of his father, who's moved to Brazil following his divorce with Elias's mother. The police raid Binti and Jovial's home, sending the two on the run and Binti into the path of Elias. When their parents meet shortly after, Binti quickly sees the perfect solution to all her problems: if she can match her dad with Elias' mom, they can get married and stay in Belgium.
| Binti | |
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 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Frederike Migom |
| Written by | Frederike Migom |
| Produced by | Katleen Goossens |
| Cinematography | Clemence Samson |
| Edited by | Joachim Philippe |
Release date |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | Belgium |
| Language | Dutch |
The film was screened at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival.[1] At the 10th Magritte Awards, Binti received four nominations, including Best Flemish Film , Most Promising Actor for Baloji, Jury award CineKid 2019 and the ECFA award 2020.[2]
Accolades
| Award / Film Festival | Category | Recipients and nominees | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ensor Award[3] | Best Screenplay | Frederike Migom | Nominated |
| Best Actress | Bebel Tshiani Baloji | Nominated | |
| Best Children Film | Won | ||
| Best Original Score | Fabien Leclercq | Nominated | |
| Best Production Design | Talina Casier | Nominated | |
| Magritte Award[4] | Best Flemish Film | Nominated | |
| Most Promising Actor | Baloji | Nominated | |
| Most Promising Actress | Bebel Tshiani Baloji | Nominated | |
| Best Original Score | Fabien Leclercq | Nominated |
References
- Roka, Les (25 January 2020). "Sundance 2020: Belgium's Binti makes insightful gem of a U.S. premiere in festival's Kids slate". The Utah Review. Retrieved 28 March 2020.
- Dricot, Lucy (1 February 2020). "Découvrez le palmarès complet de la 10e cérémonie des Magritte du cinéma" (in French). RTBF. Retrieved 1 February 2020.
- Engelen, Aurore (16 September 2019). "Girl dominates the 10th Ensor Awards ceremony". Cineuropa. Retrieved 28 March 2020.
- Bradfer, Fabienne (8 January 2020). ""Duelles" et "Le jeune Ahmed" en tête des nominations des Magritte". Le Soir (in French). Retrieved 12 January 2020.