The Diary of a Volunteer(2010)
Journal d'un coopérant
The Diary of a Volunteer Synopsis
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.
The Diary of a Volunteer (2010) is a drama film directed by Robert Morin, released on February 27, 2010 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Robert Morin, Rose Twagirayezu , Chantal Gatore and Rémi Muhirwa Ciza. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Morin
- Writers:
- Robert Morin
- Producers:
- Stéphanie Morissette
- Cinematographer:
- Robert Morin
- Composer:
- Bertrand Chénier
- Production:
- Coop Vidéo de Montréal
- Budget:
- $1,120,000
- Status:
- Released
The Diary of a Volunteer Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert Morin
as Jean-Marc Phaneuf
- Rose Twagirayezu
Rose Twagirayezu
as Églantine
- Chantal Gatore
Chantal Gatore
as Pauline
- Rémi Muhirwa Ciza
Rémi Muhirwa Ciza
as Léopold
- Jani Alban
Jani Alban
as Mathilde
- Patrice Faye
Patrice Faye
as Jacques
- André Lanthier
André Lanthier
as Ambassadeur du Canada
- Capitaine Madimba
Capitaine Madimba
as Omar
- Dominique Puthod
Dominique Puthod
as Didier
- Freddy Sibomana
Freddy Sibomana
as Benoit
Key crew
Directed by Robert Morin, written by Robert Morin, produced by Stéphanie Morissette.
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The Diary of a Volunteer Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 4 ratings.
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The main cast of The Diary of a Volunteer (2010) includes Robert Morin, Rose Twagirayezu , Chantal Gatore, Rémi Muhirwa Ciza and Jani Alban . The film was directed by Robert Morin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
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The Diary of a Volunteer was released on February 27, 2010 and runs for 1h 31m.
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The Diary of a Volunteer (2010) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.