Madama Esther

Film

by Luck Razanajaona

Details

Madagascar / 2013 / 15mins / Drama / Malagasy

After getting fired, Mrs. Esther, a housekeeper in her fifties, may no longer be able to bring her grandson to the sea. So to make extra money, she agrees to harbor clandestine cockfights in her yard.

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About the Director

Luck Razanajaona

Luck Razanajaona is a young emerging filmmaker from Madagascar. In 2012, he was invited to the 10th Berlinale Talent Campus and the 5th Durban Talent Campus. He has made short fiction and documentary films, shooting in different countries including Morocco, Reunion Island, Madagascar, Germany and Egypt. His short 2013 film, Madame Esther won several awards and was screened at many film festivals throughout Europe and Africa. Learn More