The Soul of the Bossales

"Through the stories of an activist, a priest, a filmmaker, and a labourer, the film captures the soul of today’s Haiti, beset by political, economic and security crises exacerbated by a devastating earthquake in 2010.

We see daily tasks and intense moments of harmony with the island’s spirituality while armed gangs loot the capital, threatening the lives of locals.

Dramatically contrasting audio and video conveys the indomitable will to live. Traditional ceremonies and the rhythms of indigenous Haitian music blend with the terrifying sounds of explosive violence accompanying the escalating instability. To awaken the spirit of the “bossales” is to celebrate human resilience in the harsh reality of a country that is losing its struggle for independence."