Increasing numbers of people are forced to flee their homeland nowadays, because of political turmoils, civil wars, ethnic cleansing. Based on a true story, THE LAUGHTER OF GOD is about Mr. Goliat, a 40 year-old Algerian journalist and advocate of freedom of speech, who has never assimilated with any political, militant or religious groups. Because of his stand, condemned by both sides, he has to escape the disturbances of this undeclared war after the murder of his wife and son. With his only daughter, Yasmina, he finds refuge in the cosmopolitan island of New York.

But for Goliat the tragedy is not over. Enclosed in silence, he has forged a permanent dialogue with God. Collecting clips of newspapers detailing the daily events in Algeria, organizing them in his notebook. Goliat's silence is enhanced through his frail communication with his daughter as he falls deeper into isolation and exile.

Directed, written, produced and lensed by Dylan Verrechia.

WINNER
Best Actor, Best Cinematography & Runner Up Director – IFCT Film Festival

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