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Zombi Child
2019·103 min·★ 6.1
FantasyHorrorDrama
Haiti, 1962: A man is brought back from the dead only to be sent to the living hell of the sugarcane fields. In Paris, 55 years later, at the prestigious Légion d’honneur boarding school, a Haitian girl confesses an old family secret to a group of new friends - never imagining that this strange tale will convince a heartbroken classmate to do the unthinkable.
Status
Released
Cast
Louise Labèque
Fanny
Wislanda Louimat
Mélissa
Katiana Milfort
Katy
Mackenson Bijou
Clairvius Narcisse
Adilé David
Salomé
Ninon François
Romy
Discussion
SWITCH.★ 6/10
As filmmakers deepen their understanding of the cultural stereotypes that got us here and how we've internalised them, it seems they are removing the needle from voodoo dolls in exchange for portrayals with greater sensitivity. 'Zombi Child' is an absorbing, often perplexing story in which a religion with a healthy respect for death crosses paths with a French schoolgirl. - Jake Watt Read Jake's full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-zombi-child-a-subtle-riff-on-the-zombie-genre
