Haiti is getting its moment on the international festival circuit, and director Elisee Junior St Preux is leading the charge. His film The Tropic Sun and His Eyes is heading to the Tribeca Festival with an exclusive first look at the trailer.
The drama, filmed in Haiti's northern Cap-Haïtien region, follows Ruben (Stevenson Jean) as he attempts to reconnect with his estranged father. The story explores personal reconciliation against Caribbean landscapes.
This is St Preux's debut feature on the world stage. Tribeca is one of North America's most prestigious film festivals, and his selection places Haitian storytelling in a major venue.
The exclusive trailer drop indicates growing momentum behind the project. Festival premieres launch careers and open industry doors, particularly for Caribbean filmmakers.
With Stevenson Jean in the lead role and Cap-Haïtien as the setting, The Tropic Sun and His Eyes arrives at Tribeca with significant expectations. The film screens during the festival season.
