After the war, two Central Africans travel through Cameroon and Nigeria to buy motorbikes. They take enormous risks on their way back.

75′ - Estimated cost of production: US$ 226,741. Confirmed contribution: US$ 80,000

Genre: road movie

Author: Arice SIAPI (Cameroon), company TIME LINE inc Sarl

In July 2013, a civil war erupts in CAR. It devastates the country: hundreds of thousands are killed or displaced and many find refuge in neighboring countries. The families are shattered, work disappears and hunger provokes looting.

Moussa, a Muslim who owned a small business, escapes in the forest to avoid being enrolled in the Séléka, a rebel militia faction; his family is almost destroyed.

In 2015, when war ends, Moussa is ruined. He remembers that, in the past, he went to Cameroon to bring back motorbikes to his boss in order to make money. These vehicles were used for mining, served as cabs or were resold. Smuggling is a dangerous activity, but because he has no other choice to survive, Moussa decided to embark on the adventure.

Daniel, a young inexperienced Christian, decides to join him. They leave the country and get to Cameroon, where they meet two travellers who follow them in their adventure.

The four men go to Nigeria. They make purchases and come back to their respective countries on overloaded and unbalanced motorbikes. On each motorbike, two or three other vehicles are attached. The spare parts and electronic devices complete the load. They take unbelievable roads to avoid customs and police officers. They often meet road bandits and come across rebels training camps.

Along their journey, they tell each other slices of life, exchange on their war experiences and talk about peace, hope and the reasons why they are taking these excessive risks.

TO CONTACT ARICE: ajsiapi@yahoo.fr //timelineinc@hotmail.fr


2016 | Discop 2016, Abidjan
* Discop Pitching Competition: 1st Prize, Documentary
http://discopafrica.com/event/journey-1st-prize-documentary-abidjan-2016/