In France and Africa, young people are trying to reveal their homosexuality.
Trésor Ntore is 20 years old, has dual nationality (Burundian and French) and leads several lives: student at the Rennes School of Business, writer, clubber, winner of public speaking competitions… and LGBT activist in France and Africa.Outgoing, energetic, and inspiring, Trésor recounts in this series all the stages of his coming out: from the shock for his family in Burundi, where homosexuality is not tolerated, to his emotional discovery of the Marais district in Paris after the semi-clandestine bars of Ouagadougou. Now a student in France, Trésor has discovered a country that is more open on the issue, but still marked by homophobia. His candid account is interwoven with testimonies from young homosexuals in France and Burkina Faso, who recount how they came out or why it is impossible for them to take that step. Reluctance, violence, support, liberation… All topics are covered
. Coming Out
– a 6×6-minute documentary series – Created by "Les Haut-Parleurs"
– Co-written by Trésor Ntore and Hélène Seingier – Directed by Aurélien Francisco Barros – Co-produced by Fablabchannel, TV5MONDE, and France Télévisions – With the participation of CNC Talent.
THE EPISODES ARE AVAILABLE ON THE FRANCE.TV/SLASH PLATFORM
AND ON TV5MONDE.COM
HÉLÈNE SEINGIER — AUTHOR
A journalist since the age of 16, Hélène Seingier has worked for AFP, RFO, the environmental program Global Mag on ARTE (produced by the CAPA agency), and La Chaîne Parlementaire. Co-author of a documentary on the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo ("Congo na Biso"), she then left to work as a correspondent in Brazil for three years, co-writing a book on young people who are shaking up their favelas. A contributor to the "Haut-Parleurs" network since its launch, she became its editor-in-chief in early 2017.
AURÉLIEN FRANCISCO BARROS — DIRECTOR
French-Brazilian director and cinematographer Aurélien Francisco Barros is a lover of beautiful images and meaningful films. Noticed for his first film, "Base Zéro," he has directed numerous documentaries in the French suburbs (the series "France ô folies" for France ô) as well as on environmental issues, particularly in the Amazon (Magazine Future Mag for ARTE, "Les rivières volantes" for Ushuaïa TV, etc.).
SHIRLEY SOUAGNON — GUEST
Actress and comedian Shirley doesn't mince her words. In her third stand-up show, "Monsieur Shirley," she speaks her mind very freely. A woman, black, lesbian, comedian, and producer, she unwittingly embodies the convergence of struggles.