If You Are A Man

Directed by Simon Panay

Perkoa gold mine, Burkina Faso.

13-year-old Opio works on the grounds earning only a bag of rocks every month. His father wants him to go to school but can't afford the tuition fees.

Opio must find money by himself.

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  • Lyélé, Mooré, French / 2022 / 76’

    Original Title: Si Tu Es Un Homme

  • DOCUMENTARY

  • Director Simon Panay
    Producers Xavier Castano, Christie Molia
    Coproducer Arnaud De Buchy
    Cinematography Simon Panay
    Sound Souleymane Drabo
    Editor Thomas Marchand, Simon Panay
    Sound Editor & Mixing Boris Chapelle
    Original music Philippe Fivet
    Color grading Olivier Gracia
    Year 2022
    Category Documentary
    Country France
    Original title Si tu es un Homme
    Languages Lyélé, Mooré, French
    Run time 76 mns
    Companies Loull Production, Moteur S’il Vous Plaît, Acacia Productions, Canal+ International

  • DCP I 5:1

  • DOK.fest München 2022 - In Competition

  • “It is a familiar and sad story, beautifully shot by Simon Panay who does a fine immersive job at embedding with the youngsters at the mine and coming up with chilling footage that shows just how scary it is for these young miners.” Business Doc Europe

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