As part of VISIONS OF HAITI, a season curated by Matthew Barrington at Barbican.

The season ends with a repeat screening of one of 2022’s breakthrough works, Cette Maison, the debut film by Miryam Charles, plus a a reading by poet and artist Esme Allman.

The story revolves around the tragic death of the director’s cousin, Tessa, who passed away at the tender age of 14 in 2008. In this captivating debut feature, Miryam embarks on a journey to understand her cousin's passing, engaging in a fictional conversation with a young girl who is unable to speak.

The film beautifully unfolds as an imagined biography, delving into the delicate balance between the safety of one's living space and the potential threat of violence that looms over it. Shot on 16mm, Cette Maison artistically navigates grief, diasporic trauma, and the complexities of motherhood. The visual storytelling is truly stunning, immersing you in a world where imagination and reality converge, leaving a profound and lasting impact on the viewers' hearts and minds.

The screening will be preceded by a poetry reading by Esme Allman.