Daniel is a widowed father who lives in northern Martinique with his 8-year-old daughter, Soraya. Fisherman and restaurateur, he tries to make ends meet in a town hit by a strong economic and social crisis. His daily life is turned upside down the day his daughter decides to summon mermaids using a conch of lambi. If the little girl just wants to make friends, Daniel sees in his new obsession the risk of a dangerous invasion…
'Sirènes' is screening with:
Best of Cortadito
Over the past decade, Cortadito has produced more than 50 original short films, written and directed by emerging Puerto Rican filmmakers, with the program operated by the Alliance Française de Puerto Rico. Best of Cortadito is a retrospective of standout films from the program, showcasing the vibrancy of contemporary Puerto Rican cinema and its cultural dialogue with the Francophone Caribbean.