OPENING FILM

Dutch premiere

Pier-Philippe Chevigny | Drama | 89 min | Canada, France | French, Spanish

Synopsis 

After a bad breakup, Ariane returns to her hometown in the Richelieu Valley and takes a job as an interpreter for migrant workers at a local factory. Under the oppressive supervision of a demanding boss, she witnesses the exploitation of a group of Guatemalan workers. As she forms bonds with them, Ariane begins to confront her complicity, sparking a personal and moral crisis.

Richelieu is Canadian director Pier-Philippe Chevigny’s debut feature film. The film premiered at the 2023 Tribeca Festival in New York City, shedding light on the harsh realities that migrant workers in Canada have to face day to day, pushing for awareness and change. Fun fact: Chevigny’s 2019 short film Rebel was screened at HoFF 2021.

Programme

• Opening ceremony: 30 min
• Film screening: 90 min
• Performance after screening: @Het Ketelhuis Café