Dany Laferrière

Dany Laferrière

Birth : 1953-04-13, Port-Au-Prince, Haiti

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Dany Laferrière

Movies

Le cri du rhinocéros
Self
Une identité dans la diversité
Himself
Crise d'identité
Self
Jungle Chronicle
Writer
They call him The Cat. Of humble origins, he earns a living in the world of the night dealing cocaine. To obtain the drug he hypnotizes women and offers rich men the chance to possess them in exchange for a few grammes. But tonight his path will cross that of Diane, a real predator.
Heading South
Novel
A story of three female tourists who visit Haiti, in order to enjoy the sexual nature of the young men.
On the Verge of a Fever
Screenplay
On the Verge of a Fever
Novel
How to Conquer America in One Night
Writer
A young Haitian (Michel Mpambara) who loves America visits his uncle (Maka Kotto) in Montreal.
How to Conquer America in One Night
Director
A young Haitian (Michel Mpambara) who loves America visits his uncle (Maka Kotto) in Montreal.
Red Nose
Dany Laferrière
During the Christmas holiday season, Félix and Céline find themselves working as volunteers for the drive-home service Opération Nez Rouge. Right from the first, Félix falls for Céline. But Céline doesn't feel the same way: she can't forget the fact that Félix once wrote a scathing review of her first piece of writing, crushing her literary ambitions in the process. Worse, Félix doesn't even remember her name. Céline decides to take her revenge. Just as things seem to be going from bad to worse for Félix, Céline realizes that he is vulnerable, tender... and madly in love with her. She is ready to surrender to love... but a chance encounter causes her to wonder whether Félix isn't playing some twisted love game.
The Red Violin
Cabby (Montréal)
300 years of a remarkable musical instrument. Crafted by the Italian master Bussotti (Cecchi) in 1681, the red violin has traveled through Austria, England, China, and Canada, leaving both beauty and tragedy in its wake. In Montreal, Samuel L Jackson plays an appraiser going over its complex history.
La Manière Nègre ou Aimé Césaire, Chemin Faisant
Himself
Documentary exploring the thought and work of Aimé Césaire.
How to Make Love to a Negro Without Getting Tired
Writer
A warm summer in Montreal. Two black men, Man and Bouba, share an apartment. Man is an ambitious author, writing on The Great Novel. Bouba is a lazy amateur philosopher who quotes the Koran. Man's habit of picking up young white women makes many young white men jealous...