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Year of Production 2024

Jahia’s Summer

English title: Jahia’s Summer
Original title: Eté de Jahia, L'
German title: Jahia’s Summer *
Belgium, France, Luxembourg, 2024

Director: Meys, Olivier
Production company: Michigan Films, Kidam, Red Lion
Age recommendation: 12 years and up
Length: 90 min.

Synopsis:
Jahia, a teenager from Burkina Faso, lives in a center for asylum seekers in Belgium. With no prospects, Jahia has a fear of the future that isolates her and prevents her from living. One day, she meets Mila, a young Belarusian girl, who drags her along in her crazy energy.It’s the beginning of summer, and of a friendship that will change her life.

Festivals:
Göteborg IFF 2025, Luxembourg IFF 2025, BUFF Malmö CFF 2025

World sales address/es:
Kidam (FR)