The Other Profile

The Other Profile

classified 18 (CTBA) S

part of RAI FILM Festival 2025

Film

Sat 14 June 17:40

Waterside 3 Event Space, Watershed

Director
Armel Hostiou
Details
82 mins, Subtitled, 2023, Democratic Republic of Congo, France
Primary language
French

French filmmaker Armel Hostiou discovers a fake Facebook profile using his photos, inviting women in Kinshasa to audition for a non-existent film.

After Facebook refuses to remove the account, Armel travels to Kinshasa to find his double. With help from an artist residency, he navigates a series of strange encounters—from lawyers to marabouts—while the line between real and fake Armel begins to blur, leading him on an unexpected journey.

Join us for this extraordinary film, which has garnered widespread acclaim and won prestigious awards including the Special Jury Prize at DOC NYC, the Jury Prize at Moscow DOKer, and the Al Jazeera Award for Best African Documentary at Encounters.

The screening will be followed by an exclusive Q&A with the director, offering unique insights into the film’s powerful story.


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