Diary of an Aid Worker explained

Diary of an Aid Worker
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Director:Robert Morin
Producer:Stéphanie Morissette
Starring:Robert Morin
Music:Bertrand Chénier
Cinematography:Robert Morin
Editing:Michel Giroux
Studio:Coop Vidéo de Montréal
Distributor:Atopia Distribution
Runtime:91 minutes
Country:Canada
Language:French

Diary of an Aid Worker (French: Journal d'un coopérant) is a Canadian drama film, directed by Robert Morin and released in 2010.[1] The film stars Morin as Jean-Marc Phaneuf, a radio technician who works with an organization that helps to launch community radio stations in Africa, who is recording a video diary of his experiences navigating the bureaucratic hassles that hamper international development aid projects.[2]

The cast also includes Jani Alban, Rémi Muhirwa Ciza, Patrice Faye, Chantal Gatore, André Lanthier, Capitaine Madimba, Dominique Puthod, Freddy Sibomana and Rose Twagirayezu.

The film premiered at the Rendez-vous du cinéma québécois in February 2010, before going into limited commercial release in March.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Charles-Henri Ramond, "Journal d’un coopérant – Film de Robert Morin". Films du Québec, February 22, 2010.
  2. Marc-André Lussier, "Journal d'un coopérant de Robert Morin: ainsi sois-je...". La Presse, March 20, 2010.