The official trailer has been released for LITTLE JAFFNA, a French-Tamil crime thriller directed by Lawrence Valin. Winner of the Gan Foundation Award and the Grand Prix des Prix du Scénario 2023, the film delves into the vibrant yet hidden world of Paris’ Tamil community.
Set in the heart of Paris’ ‘Little Jaffna’ district, the film follows Michael, a young police officer assigned to infiltrate a dangerous gang known for extortion and money laundering in support of separatist rebels in Sri Lanka. As he gains the trust of those within the organisation, Michael begins to connect with the very people he is meant to bring down, forcing him to confront questions of identity, loyalty, and belonging.
The film stars Lawrence Valin, Puviraj Raveendran, Vela Ramamoorthy, Radikaa Sarathkumar, and Marilou Aussilloux. Featuring French and Tamil dialogue, LITTLE JAFFNA is a tense and character-driven story that blends crime drama with themes of cultural identity.
Film Credits:
Director: Lawrence Valin
Distributor: Blue Finch Films
Writers: Lawrence Valin, Marlène Poste, Malysone Bovoramy, Gaëlle Macé, Arthur Beaupère, Yacine Badday
Cast: Lawrence Valin, Puviraj Raveendran, Vela Ramamoorthy, Radikaa Sarathkumar, Marilou Aussilloux
Runtime: 100 minutes
Languages: French, Tamil
Release Date: On UK Digital Olatforms 15 September
