Also known as
Through the Barricades, N Ap Boule tells the story of a pregnant Haitian couple looking for a safe place to give birth amid violent social protests. The film examines the current political, economic, and social crisis in Haiti which has led to widespread demonstrations known as peyilòk, or “closed country,” as well as aspects of maternal health. The short film
won Best Short Film at the 2024 Festival Regional & Internationale du Cinema de Guadeloupe, Best Short Film at the 2023 Socially Relevant Film Festival New York, Best Short Film at the 2023 Worldwide Women’s Film Festival, and was an Honorable Mention for Social Justice Film at the 2022 Charlotte Film Festival.
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Role: Director/Producer/Co-writer
Title: N Ap BouleGenre: Drama
Length: 22 min
Release date: Sept 21. 22 In Montreal Canada
Production Company: University of Greenwich
Partners: Les Productions Artlex,
Artists Institute, Muska Group, Jako Media
Original Idea: Ricardo Tranquillin, Sound: Roudie Marcelin, Sound Design: Mtthieu Grégoire, Production Design: Marie Mercie Andris, Editing: Augustin Stephane Vernet
