Fonja

synopsis

Ten juvenile delinquents from the largest detention institution in Madagascar have joined a four-month workshop to learn working with a film camera, editing, creating simple cinematic tricks, and telling their own stories. The camera became a tool for them to grasp the new reality, allowing them to express themselves freely despite the isolation they live in. The film presents a sincere testimony about life in a strictly hierarchical, closed community as perceived by the young film-makers who were given the opportunity not only to discover and develop their creative potential, but also make new friends.

“I want to reach out and spread the great spirit and creativity of this strong group, the emerging young filmmakers of the Antanimora prison in Madagascar, to inspire and create wonder amongst others.” L. Zacher

biography

The documentary was made by a collective of young film-makers from Madagascar under the direction of Lina Zacher. After studying industrial and gaming design, Lina Zacher founded the MIO intercultural multimedia programme together with Delphine Bishop, providing facilities for young talents. Under Lina’s guidance, children from refugee camps in the Philippines prepared an art exhibition “Batang Lumad” (2016), including a short film of the same name.

more about film

director:	Lina Zacher, Alpha Adrimamy Fenotoky, Adriano Raharison Nantenaina, Sitrakaniaina Raharisoa, Todisoa Niaina Sylvano Randrialalaina, Elani Eric Rakotondrasoa, Erick Edwin Andrianamelona, Jean Chrisostome Rakotondrabe, Sitraka Hermann Ramanamokatra, Lovatiana Desire Santatra, Ravo Henintsoa Andrianatoandro
producer:	Lina Zacher, Jairus Nouvel
editing:	Lina Zacher

contact

LINA ZACHER
Reilstr. 133
06114 / Halle (Saale) / Germany
+49 15779080636 / lina.zacher@ymail.com