Murder in Pacot
By Raoul Peck
2014 | 125 min | Drama
Between disaster relief, repression, and class conflict: Four people fight for power, intimacy, and control in the devastated city of Pacot.
Max Kénol
ActorThe French-Martinican director and screenwriter Max Kénol completed his training at institutions including the renowned Kourtrajmé film school. His 2023 short film *Zòn* gained international attention and was invited to the Berlinale Shorts competition in 2024. The work was also recognized by the Académie des César for its "Nuits en Or" selection. The filmmaker is currently developing his first feature film, titled *Négropolitain*.
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