Ellie Foumbi’s “Our Father, the Devil” Wins Big at American Black Film Fest

The American Black Movie Competition (ABFF) has named Ellie Foumbi’s “Our Father, the Satan” as Finest Narrative Characteristic. The 26th version of the fest ran from June 15-19 in Miami, and nearly by means of June 30.

Penned by Foumbi, “Our Father, the Satan” tells the story of an African refugee dwelling in France. Her life will get turned the wrong way up when she’s launched to the brand new parish priest, whom she acknowledges because the warlord who killed her household.

The drama made its world premiere finally yr’s Venice Movie Competition.

Along with touchdown honors for Finest Narrative Characteristic, “Our Father, the Satan” additionally took residence the John Singleton Award – Finest First Characteristic from ABFF.

Head over to Deadline to take a look at the remainder of ABFF’s winners, together with Zara Katz and Lisa Riordan Sevilles’ “A Girl on the Outdoors,” which scored Finest Documentary Characteristic. It follows a social employee with a van service who drives households to go to family members in jail.