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The Diary of a Volunteer

The Diary of a Volunteer

Drama
2010, Movie, 1h 31min
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.
Country: Canada,Burundi
Director:
Robert Morin
Cast:
Robert Morin,
André Lanthier,
Patrice Faye,
Chantal Gatore
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Robert Morin
As Jean-Marc Phaneuf
Robert Morin
Director
Robert Morin
Writer
André Lanthier
As Ambassadeur du Canada
Patrice Faye
As Jacques
Chantal Gatore
As Pauline
Dominique Puthod
As Didier

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In "The Diary of a Volunteer," a well-meaning engineer travels to Burundi to assist a local NGO, but soon discovers the harsh realities of life in a developing country. Despite the poverty, disease, and inequality, he finds hope in the resilience and joy of the people he meets. As he documents his experiences, he exposes the ineffectiveness of aid efforts and becomes disillusioned with the idea of humanitarian work. A personal crisis leads to a difficult departure, leaving him grappling with the complexities of international cooperation and the limits of individual impact.

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