The Diary of a Volunteer

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The Diary of a Volunteer (2010)

Directed by Robert Morin

Drama · 1h 31m

Jean-Marc Phaneuf, an unmarried electrical engineer, travels to Burundi as a volunteer for the NGO Radio du Monde. He finds a country ruined by grinding poverty, famine, war, disease and appalling social inequality. At the same time, he meets a joyful, brave people hungry for happiness, knowledge and human dignity. The camera that becomes his personal diary also helps Jean-Marc expose the shaky, ineffective workings of NGOs. His investigations turn up a few praiseworthy examples of international cooperation, but on the whole he finds himself drawn to a terrible, inescapable conclusion: humanitarian aid is a utopian mirage. After falling victim to an attack and losing whatever ideals he still had, Jean-Marc becomes entangled in an impossible relationship. He is ultimately forced to leave Africa in disgrace.

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Cast

Robert Morin Jean-Marc Phaneuf
R
Rose Twagirayezu Églantine
C
Chantal Gatore Pauline
R
Rémi Muhirwa Ciza Léopold
J
Jani Alban Mathilde
P
Patrice Faye Jacques
A
André Lanthier Ambassadeur du Canada
C
Capitaine Madimba Omar
D
Dominique Puthod Didier
F
Freddy Sibomana Benoit

Crew

Director
Robert Morin
Writer
Robert Morin
Director of Photography
Robert Morin
Original Music Composer
Bertrand Chénier
Editor
Michel Giroux
Producer
Stéphanie Morissette

Details

Original title
Journal d'un coopérant
Release date
2010-02-27
Runtime
1h 31m
Genres
Drama
Original language
FR
Spoken languages
English, French
Countries
Burundi, Canada
Production
Coop Vidéo de Montréal
Budget
$1,120,000