The Diary of a Volunteer
Overview
Jean-Marc Phaneuf, an unmarried electrical engineer, travels to Burundi as a volunteer for the NGO Radio du Monde. He finds a country ruined by grinding poverty, famine, war, disease and appalling social inequality. At the same time, he meets a joyful, brave people hungry for happiness, knowledge and human dignity. The camera that becomes his personal diary also helps Jean-Marc expose the shaky, ineffective workings of NGOs. His investigations turn up a few praiseworthy examples of international cooperation, but on the whole he finds himself drawn to a terrible, inescapable conclusion: humanitarian aid is a utopian mirage. After falling victim to an attack and losing whatever ideals he still had, Jean-Marc becomes entangled in an impossible relationship. He is ultimately forced to leave Africa in disgrace.
About The Diary of a Volunteer (2010)
Released in 2010, The Diary of a Volunteer is a drama film from Coop Vidéo de Montréal (Burundi). It was directed by Robert Morin and written by Robert Morin. The cast is led by Robert Morin, Rose Twagirayezu , Chantal Gatore, Rémi Muhirwa Ciza and Jani Alban . With a runtime of 1h 31m, the film averages 5.8/10 across 4 TMDB ratings.
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