Avant l'envol

About This Movie

Avant l'envol takes you on a reflective journey through Abidjan’s architectural landscape, revealing not just structures but stories. The film's pacing is contemplative, allowing viewers to absorb the beauty and decay of modernist buildings from the 60s and 70s. You feel the weight of history and the aspirations of a bygone era, especially with the nods to architects like Henri Chomette. The cinematography captures the interplay of light and shadow, emphasizing both the grandeur and the neglect of these once-proud edifices. It’s more than just a documentary; it’s a meditation on memory, identity, and the passage of time, where every frame feels like a lingering echo of the past.

Focuses on modernist architecture in AbidjanHighlights the work of Henri ChometteAtmospheric and reflective tone