Saint Omer

A Senegalese immigrant accused of killing her baby girl confesses but claims she was not responsible. The trial presents testimonies that expand the boundaries of the story and the possibility for interpretation and judgment. Saint Omer is one of the most talked-about films of the past year, with awards from the Venice Film Festival and countless critical accolades. Alice Diop is a documentary filmmaker, and in her first narrative film, she uses documentary language to confront social and cultural stereotypes: black/white; male/female; immigrant/native; motherhood/cruelty. Diop transforms the screen into an arena that addresses the characters and the audience, forcing both to face their feelings and consciences.