“Gagarine”, by Fanny Liatard & Jeremy Trouilh Screening at Maysles Documentary Center
Film
Gagarine
Maysles Documentary Center
343 Malcolm X Boulevard
New York, US 10027
December 4, 2021
Gagarine, by Fanny Liatard and Jeremy Trouilh, residents of Villa Albertine, is screening on Saturday, December 4 at 4:00pm and 7:30pm at Maysles Documentary Center in partnership with Unifrance and Uptown Flicks
Synopsis : Yuri, 16, has lived all his life in Gagarine Towers, a vast red brick housing project on the outskirts of Paris. From the heights of his apartment, he dreams of becoming an astronaut. But when plans to demolish his community’s home are leaked, Yuri joins the resistance. With his friends Diana and Houssam, he embarks on a mission to save Gagarine, transforming the estate into his own “starship”.
The 7:30pm screening will be followed by Q&A with filmmakers Fanny Liatard and Jérémy Trouilh, residents of Villa Albertine.
Click here to learn more about their residency.
In partnership with
Haut et court
Haut et Court is an independent production company and distributor founded in 1992 with the aim of revealing and encouraging new talents – French and foreign.
For over 25 years now our staff has steadily grown while never failing to assert its enlightened eclecticism and appetite for audacity.
