Diego Star

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Diego Star

2013

1h 31m

Drama

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After an accident on board his ship, Traore, a mechanic from the Ivory Coast, is kicked off and forced to spend the winter in a small town in Quebec.

Shadow and Act Staff

Shadow and Act

It isn’t a hopeful film about “the truth setting you free,” or about reigning justice. But it is a moving drama anchored by Sawadogo’s layered, splendid performance.

Sep 13, 2022

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Peter Keough

Boston Globe

A stark, touching tale about the common humanity that connects people from alien backgrounds, and the institutionalized inhumanity that drives them apart.

Rated: 4/4

Oct 31, 2013

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Vladan Petkovic

Cineuropa

The credit for the natural way the events in the film unfold and the tension slowly rises towards the climax definitely goes to editor Marie-Hélène Dozo, known for her work with the Dardenne brothers and Mahamat-Saleh Haroun.

Aug 17, 2020

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Ard Vijn

ScreenAnarchy

Diego Star is a good little drama, well acted, well made, and everyone in the film leaves a strong impression.

Jan 13, 2020

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Brogan Morris

Movie Mezzanine

Socially, politically and emotionally switched-on, Diego Star is another one to add to your growing list of Quebecois films you want to see.

Apr 7, 2014

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T'Cha Dunlevy

Montreal Gazette

The director avoids easy answers, allowing life's messy complexities to play themselves out in more realistic fashion, and leaving us with food for thought as the closing credits roll.

Rated: 3.5/5

Dec 5, 2013

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Curtis P

A slow burning, taut movie about the plight of an African immigrant stuck in an indifferent Niva Scotia after his ship is pulled out of commission. Isaaka Sawadago excels at portraying human suffering and dignity.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

05/13/23

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Audience Member

Beautiful film. Stubbled upon it accidentally. If you get a chance, check it out.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/14/23

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Audience Member

Une histoire humaine intéressante racontée tout simplement. J'ai embarqué sans être trop ébranlé. La vie est parfois banale. Même quand on vient brasser les choses, quand quelqu'un vient se mettre sur notre chemin on ne voit encore que la banalité....

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/23/23

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Synopsis

After an accident on board his ship, Traore, a mechanic from the Ivory Coast, is kicked off and forced to spend the winter in a small town in Quebec.

Director: Frédérick Pelletier
Producer: Pascal Bascaron, Sylvain Corbeil, Nancy Grant, Marion Hänsel
Screenwriter: Frédérick Pelletier
Genre: Drama
Original Language: Canadian French
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 11, 2017
Runtime: 1h 31m

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