Flames of God
Meshakai Wolf
France, Macedonia, USA 2011 | 65 Min.
France, Macedonia, USA 2011 | 65 Min.
Languishing in poverty and obscurity, the Roma-Gypsy poet and songwriter Muzafer Bislim is trying his best to raise a family, compile a hand-written dictionary of a threatened language, write transcendent love poems, and sell songs to popular recording artists in Macedonia. His life takes a surprising turn when he is selected to appear at the International Poetry Biennial in Paris, where he can try to publish his life’s work. The journey puts Bislim’s resolve to the test as he reencounters old friends and experiences the seduction and wealth of Paris.