Haiti, France and Benin / 2021 / 93mins / Drama / Haitian Creole, English and French

Freda lives with her family in a popular neighborhood in Port-au-Prince. They make ends meet thanks to their small street shop. Faced with precarious living conditions and the rise of violence in Haiti, each of them wonders whether to stay or leave. Freda, however, is determined to believe in the future of her country.

Gessica Généus

Gessica Généus is an actress, singer, and director from Haiti. She began her career when she was 17 years old. In 2017, her documentary film, Douvan jou ka leve (The Day Will Dawn), won seven awards. It continues to be shown around the world. Freda is her first feature film. Learn More