Valentin Langlois, Laurent Benhamou
2017 - France - Couleur - 52'
The band Lindigo, led by Olivier Araste, is the modern embodiment of maloya, a musical tradition inherited from slaves whose practice was still forbidden in Réunion in 1981. At the invitation of the Havana World Music Festival, the band goes to Cuba. For Olivier, this journey to the land of salsa is an opportunity to embark on an artistic quest around Havana. 2018 Sacem Award for Best Music Documentary Delivery of the Sacem awards by Laurent Ferlet (composer), followed by the screening of the films and a debate with the directors.
Photography : Laurent Benhamou, Valentin Langlois
Sound : Alfonso Castellanos
Editing : Manuel Pinto
Music : Olivier Araste
Production : Hélico, France Ô