The Wage of Thirst

Samneto, a young orphan, sells water to pay for his studies and survive. The region he lives in, near Belfike, in Madagascar, is experiencing a severe drought: according to him, it has not rained for three years, which forces him to dig up to three meters deep to get water – which was previously accessible from river pumps. The meager revenue collected by our witness barely allows him to survive...

Release Date

March 7, 2024

Status

Released

Original Title

Le salaire de la soif

Runtime

3min

Budget

Revenue

Language

Malagasy

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