Director: Ellie Foumbi
Writer(s): Ellie Foumbi
Starring: Babetida Sadjo, Souleymane Sy Savane, Jennifer Tchiakpe, Franck Saurel, Martine Amisse, Maëlle Genet, Hiba el Aflahi, Valentin Fruitier, Maxence David, Patrice Tepasso, Ilka Vierkant
Synopsis: Nominated for the 2023 “Best Feature” Independent Spirit Award, Ellie Foumbi’s elegant moral thriller and debut feature OUR FATHER, THE DEVIL (“Mon père, le diable”) stars a riveting Babetida Sadjo as Marie, the head chef at a retirement home in small-town France. Her easy day-to-day life spent caring for residents, hanging out with her co-worker and best friend Nadia (Jennifer Tchiakpe), and teasing a potential new romance is disrupted by the arrival of Father Patrick (former Spirit Award nominee Souleymane Sy Savané, GOODBYE SOLO), an African priest whom she recognizes from a terrifying episode in her homeland. As he further endears himself to the residents and staff, Marie is forced to decide how best to deal with this reminder of her troubled past.
Release Date: August 25, 2023 (USA) | Length: 107 min | Genre: Thriller | MPAA Rating: Unknown | Note(s): Premiered at the Venice Film Festival – Beinnale College Cinema on September 7, 2021. Above is the US limited theatrical release date. Also known as “Mon père, le Diable”. Ellie Foumbi is also a producer on this project.