Children of the Waves (Enfants des Courants d’Eaux)
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Noakim, Alassane and Ilan, three young friends from Marseille, meet up after school as they always do. Amid their carefree laughter, a serious question suddenly emerges: “What do we want to be when we grow up?” This question sparks a deep conversation about their dreams and aspirations as they dive into a boundless world of imagination.
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Kezia Sakho
Director
Kezia Sakho is a Marseille-born filmmaker dedicated to authentic representation of communities that reflect her own experiences. Currently studying cinema and audiovisual arts, she draws inspiration from the rich cultural diversity of her hometown, striving to portray it beyond common stereotypes.
- Year
- 2025
- Runtime
- 8 minutes
- Country
- France
- Language
- French
- Director
- Kezia Sakho
- Producer
- Kezia Sakho, Nino Rigotti, Rosalie Brun
- Executive Producer
- Kezia Sakho
- Cast
- Ilan Dieng, Noakim Sakho, Alassane Dieng
- Cinematographer
- Elise Riou
- Editor
- Kezia Sakho
- Animator
- Kezia Sakho
- Production Design
- Kezia Sakho
- Composer
- Wadson Mascary
- Sound Design
- Kezia Sakho
- Music
- Wadson Mascary
- Premiere
- Philadelphia