EMERSION
18 min
DIRECTED BY ALINE-SITOÉ N'DIAYE
Yaa, a multi-ethnic girl, is confronted with her skin color for the first time when she discovers
the shades of ballet shoes in a store. At 15, Yaa hates everything about her, especially her
hair, which is constantly touched by strangers; she decides to straighten it to look like her
friends. This is the beginning of a hellish journey that pushes her to want to reflect the
world around her. When she can no longer damage her hair, she realizes that she needs a
profound change.
the shades of ballet shoes in a store. At 15, Yaa hates everything about her, especially her
hair, which is constantly touched by strangers; she decides to straighten it to look like her
friends. This is the beginning of a hellish journey that pushes her to want to reflect the
world around her. When she can no longer damage her hair, she realizes that she needs a
profound change.
TEASER
what is maps ?
Migrating Artists Projects
mAPs is a transmedia cooperation project between five European countries aiming to support and mentor professional, experienced artists through the production and dissemination of high standard screendance projects. With a commitment to strong ethical values, MAPS QUESTIONS contemporary societal issues and involvES communities into creative processes, every step of the way.
The first mAPs collection will focus on the theme of POWER in Europe THROUGH DANCE. FRENCH TEAM'S THEME IS POWER AND IDENTITY.
