Gavagai

What it’s about

On location in Senegal, a French director clashes with her local crew while filming a new take on Medea. German actress Maja Tervooren, cast as Medea, and Franco-Senegalese actor Nourou Cissokho, playing Jason, begin a love affair amid the production chaos. They part ways when filming ends. Months later, they meet again at the film's premiere in Berlin, where old feelings resurface. A racist incident unsettles their reunion, and tensions rise as everyone tries to do the right thing.

What hooks you

Ulrich Köhler directs this drama starring Jean-Christophe Folly and Maren Eggert as the lovers. The film contrasts the ancient tragedy of Medea with a contemporary story, exploring how personal and cultural conflicts mirror each other. The cast also includes Nathalie Richard, Anna Thiandoum, and Mišel Matičević.

Who it’s for

It suits viewers who appreciate character-driven stories that explore cultural clashes and the complexities of love across boundaries, and those interested in the intersection of ancient myth and modern relationships.