MATAM - As a nine-year-old girl born with exceptional flexibility, Fanta took her first steps in the Amoukanama circus group, which consisted of boys. Even then, Fanta dreamed of a professional career as an acrobat. However, her family did not approve. Five years later, Fanta still cherishes the same dream and faces the same practical family objections.
Fantastique is a magic-realistic coming-of-age in Guinea-Conakry. We follow the 14-year-old contortionist Fanta, who juggles between care for her ailing mother, school, and what she loves the most: Training with the acrobatic circus Amoukanama, with the hopes of joining their next big tour. Trying to bridge all expectations, Fanta starts to doubt what she really wants, and starts searching for her own voice.
Images: © Serendipity Films
DOCUMENTARY
- Fantastique (World premiere), Locarno Film Festival, 11/08/2025
- Fantastique (Belgian premiere), Film Fest Ghent, 16/10/2025
- Fantastique, Mon Premier Festival — Paris, 23 & 24/10/2025
- Fantastique, DOK Leipzig, 28 & 30/10/2025
- Fantastique, Filem'on, Cinema Nova — Brussel, 24/10/2025
EVENT
- FFG Talkies: Fantastique - Marjolijn Prins, Film Fest Gent, 17/10/2025
PRESS
- ‘Fantastique’ van Marjolijn Prins beleeft wereldpremière op Locarno Film Festival, Welovecinema.be, 01/07/2025
- 'Fantastique' naar Locarno Film Festival, Filmfestival Oostende, 02/07/2025
- Documentaire Fantastique naar Locarno, Film Fest Gent, 30/07/2025
- Exclusive trailer: Fantastique by Marjolijn Prins, a world premiere at Locarno, Business Doc Europe, 01/08/2025
COUNTRY
- Guinea
