This week, we’re reviewing the classic film “Barikad” by Richard Senecal. What happens when a maid from the Haitian poor countryside meets a boy from a wealthy Port-au-Prince middle-class family? Unexpected and disturbing love in a highly conventional society. A story of tenderness and sorrow.

Our interview with Richard explores his intention behind the film and some of the themes that he was trying to get across. We also discuss how the film’s themes are relevant to the situation that is developing in Haiti as of July 2018.

Director: Richard Senecal

Writers: Jean-René Aubourg, Ronald Ledain

Watch the film: Barikad