Bonobo (2018)

When the elevator of their public housing breaks down, the fates of Felix, a disabled pensioner, Ana, a single mother struggling with her move and Seydou, a young man passionate about dance... See full summary »

Director:

Zoel Aeschbacher

Stars:

Benjamin Sanou, Paul Minthe, Nicole Mersey

21 wins & 45 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Benjamin Sanou	...	Seydou
Paul Minthe	...	Félix
Nicole Mersey	...	Ana
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Amélie Chérubin-Soulières	...	Madame Célestin
Frank Lupo	...	Policier 1
Davy Meunier	...	Concierge
Hemen Mohammadi	...	Policier 2
Ludovic Payet	...	Démenageur 1
Cathy Sarr	...	Maman Sedou
Rosario Varricchione	...	Chéf-Sécurité

Storyline

When the elevator of their public housing breaks down, the fates of Felix, a disabled pensioner, Ana, a single mother struggling with her move and Seydou, a young man passionate about dance intertwine towards an explosive ending where their limits will be tested.

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Plot Keywords:

one word title | elevator | elevator out of order | telephone conversation | surveillance camera | 

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Genres:

Short | Drama

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Did You Know?

Trivia

The elevator of the film is really an elevator of one of the buildings in the Bourdonnette district. The elevator had to be temporarily blocked for a few scenes.

User Reviews

Good Film

Bonobo is an impressive short film! Our program jury has voted the short into our 14th edition of 20minmax Short Film Festival. Congratulations!

Details

Country:

Switzerland

Language:

French

Release Date:

18 February 2018 (France)

Also Known As:

Chimp

Company Credits

Production Co:

Salaud Morisset, Nouvelle Tribu, Salaud Morisset

Technical Specs

Runtime:

16 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1