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Lovena

202029mOlivier Sagne

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Thirteen-year-old Lovena, an undocumented immigrant of Haitian descent, has just been crowned chess champion in French Guyana. Her next rival will travel to Brazil to challenge her at a match. The preparation of this duel and unexpected events will drive her into a corner.

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What is Lovena (2020) about?

Thirteen-year-old Lovena, an undocumented immigrant of Haitian descent, has just been crowned chess champion in French Guyana. Her next rival will travel to Brazil to challenge her at a match. The preparation of this duel and unexpected events will drive her into a corner.

Who stars in Lovena?

Lovena stars Esther Joseph (Lovena Francilus), Modeste Jean-Gilles (Ronald Gustinvil), Marie-Marcelle Louis (Philomène Francilus), Barbara Da Gama Dos Santos (Carole Fereira), Witchina Bernard (Magali). The film was directed by Olivier Sagne.

How long is Lovena?

Lovena has a runtime of 29 min and premiered in 2020.

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