The Ballad of Suzanne Césaire
Producer
An actress 3-months post-partum attempts to find meaning in the writings of Martinique’s lost literary figure, Suzanne Césaire.
Directed by Madeleine Hunt-Ehrlich
Featuring Zita Hanrot, Motell Gyn Foster, Josué Gutierrez
Digital Premiere: Criterion Channel
North American Release: Cinema Guild
UK Release: TAPE
75 minutes
Best Movies of 2025 -- Vulture
National Society of Film Critics -- Best Experimental Film, 2024
IndieMemphis Film Festival - Winner, Best Departures Feature
Stockholm International Film Festival
Thessaloniki International Film Festival
Belfast Film Festival - Winner, Best Film, International Competition
Chicago International Film Festival
Toronto International Film Festival - Wavelengths Selection
New York Film Festival - Currents Program
Blackstar Film Festival - Closing Night Feature
FilMadrid - Offiical Competition - Winner of Best Film - Audience Award
FIDMarseille - Cine+ Competition
Sydney Film Festival - Flux Strand
International Film Festival Rotterdam - Tiger Competition
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