J'Ouvert (2021)

Name: J'Ouvert
Director: Rhodri Huw
Released: 2021-04-26
Duration: 1 h 38 min
Cast: Annice Boparai, Gabrielle Brooks, Sapphire Joy

Director: Rhodri Huw

Cast: Annice Boparai, Gabrielle Brooks, Sapphire Joy

Runtime98 min

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A fearless award-winning play about two best friends at the 2017 Notting Hill Carnival, seeking joy and resistance in a society where women’s bodies are frequently under threat.

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Fans of socially conscious dramas with authentic, grounded performances will appreciate J'Ouvert, the 2021 film directed by Rhodri Huw that explores the experiences of two best friends navigating the vibrant Notting Hill Carnival. The film's talented ensemble, including standout performances from Annice Boparai and Sapphire Joy, brings depth and nuance to the story's examination of women's empowerment and personal resistance.

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J'ouvert is a traditional Carnival celebration in many countries throughout the Caribbean. The parade is believed to have its foundation in Trinidad & Tobago, with roots steeped in French Afro-Creole traditions such as Canboulay. J'ouvert typically begins in the early morning, before dawn, and peaks by mid-morning. The celebration involves calypso or soca bands, DJs, and their followers dancing through the streets. In many countries, revelers cover their bodies in paint, mud, or pitch oil. Today J'ouvert is also a part of Carnival celebrations outside of the Caribbean, with the biggest celebrations happening in cities with large Caribbean ex-pat communities.