THE INVADER World Cinema

THE INVADER tells the story of Amadau (lssaka Sawadogo), an African immigrant living illegally in a bustling western European metropolis. Working for and housed by a construction company, he is essentially enslaved by his employers. When his friend and co-worker suddenly disappears after falling ill, he lashes out and flees to the city streets with few options and fewer resources. Luckily, Amodou manages to charm his way into the life of Agnes (Stefania Rocca), an affluent white woman, but how long can the relationship lost before she discovers his desperate circumstances? Nicolas Provost’s debut feature uses guerrilla-style camerawork and dramatic music to convey the tension of Amadou’s desperate plight. With deft style and on incredibly sharp eye, Provost lands on the global film scene with a bold and assured voice, keenly describing the sharpest edges of society and the darkest corners of o city’s secrets.