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In collaboration with Rohingya refugee Abul Kalam, and inspired by the research and work of photographer Renaud Philippe, Wandering: A Rohingya Story is the first film to be made entirely in the Rohingya language, made possible in particular through the translation and narration of Rohingya refugee Mohammed Shofi.
With the invaluable participation of the refugees of the Kutupalong camp.
Written, directed, and produced by: Olivier Higgins and Mélanie Carrier
Inspired by the research and work of photographer Renaud Philippe
Poet and fixer: Abul Kalam
Director of Photography: Renaud Philippe and Olivier Higgins
Archival research: Olivier Higgins
Narration: Mohammed Shofi
Editing: Amélie Labrèche and Olivier Higgins
Image and sound post-production: MELS
Color grading: Jérôme Cloutier
Sound design: Pierre-Jules Audet
Mixing: Luc Boudrias
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