No Avail

About This Movie

So, 'No Avail' is this intriguing short film from 2013 that you probably won't stumble upon easily. Shot in this raw, unfiltered way in Burkina Faso, it gives you this immediate sense of place and atmosphere. The pacing is almost dream-like, as it captures that quiet yet restless spirit of childhood curiosity. The young boy, finding that digital camera, sees the world through a new lens—pun intended. There's an authenticity in his performance that feels very natural, almost like a documentary. The encounter with the girl on the bicycle adds a layer of tension and longing, all without any crew or budget, which is pretty remarkable. It’s a unique little piece that captures creativity and the innocence of youth in a very visceral way.

Shot in Burkina FasoFilmed in a single afternoonNo budget or crew involved