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In the Billowing Night (2021)

Name: In the Billowing Night
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2021-07-20
Duration: 51 min
Rating: 5

In the Billowing Night (2021), directed by Erika Etangsalé.

07/20/2021 BR Documentary 51m

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Synopsis

Jean-René is a retired workman who has lived in Mâcon, France, since emigrating from Reunion Island at the age of 17. Today, for the first time ever, the quiet man recounts his story to his daughter. His journey is interspersed with enigmatic dreams and pains that are rooted in the wounds of the French colonial past.

Fiona BraillonCinematography
Jonathan RubinCinematography
Erika EtangsaléDirector, Screenplay
Marianne HarocheEditing

Trivia

It premiered on July 20, 2021, a Tuesday.
It runs 0h51 — short for a feature film.
Its original title is "Lèv la tèt dann fénwar".
As of September 20, 2026, it is available in Brazil by subscription on DocAlliance Films.
This film's quiz has 9 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.

Production

StudiosWe Film, Les Films du Haut d'un Arbre, Le Fresnoy, VMP Films
CountriesFrance, Réunion
LanguagesFrench, Malagasy, Wolof
StatusReleased

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Fiona Braillon Cinematography
Jonathan Rubin Cinematography
Erika Etangsalé Director
Marianne Haroche Editing
Erika Etangsalé Screenplay

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What is In the Billowing Night about?

In the Billowing Night: Jean-René is a retired workman who has lived in Mâcon, France, since emigrating from Reunion Island at the age of 17. Today, for the first time ever, the quiet man recounts his story to his daughter. His journey is interspersed with enigmatic dreams and pains that are rooted in the wounds of the French colonial past.

Who directed In the Billowing Night?

In the Billowing Night was directed by Erika Etangsalé in 2021.

How long is In the Billowing Night?

In the Billowing Night runs for 51 minutes, or 0h51.

Where can I watch In the Billowing Night?

In the Billowing Night is available on DocAlliance Films. Availability changes often: the list on this page is the most recent we received.