''Binti'' is a 2019 Belgian
drama film written and directed by
Frederike Migom. Twelve-year-old Binti was born in the Congo but has lived with her father Jovial in Belgium since she was a baby. Despite not having any legal documents, Binti wants to live a normal life and dreams of becoming a famous vlogger. Elias (11) runs his 'save-the-okapi-club' without the help of his father, who's moved to Brazil following his divorce with Elias's mother. The police raid Binti and Jovial's home, sending the two on the run and Binti into the path of Elias. When their parents meet shortly after, Binti quickly sees the perfect solution to all her problems: if she can match her dad with Elias' mom, they can get married and stay in Belgium.
The film was screened at the
2020 Sundance Film Festival
The 2020 Sundance Film Festival took place from January 23 to February 2, 2020. The first lineup of competition films was announced on December 4, 2019. The opening night film was ''Miss Americana'' directed by Lana Wilson and produced by Morgan ...
.
At the
10th Magritte Awards
The 10th Magritte Awards ceremony, presented by the Académie André Delvaux, honored the best 2019 in film, films of 2019 in Belgium. It took place on 1 February 2020, at the Square – Brussels Meeting Centre, Square, in the historic site of Mont ...
, ''Binti'' received four nominations, including
Best Flemish Film ,
Most Promising Actor for
Baloji, Jury award CineKid 2019 and the ECFA award 2020.
Accolades
References
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2019 films
2019 drama films
Belgian children's films
Belgian drama films
Films about immigration
2010s Dutch-language films
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