Chamelle
This graphic novel adaptation follows a family's arduous journey through the sub-Saharan desert in search of water. It explores themes of survival, geopolitical tension, and the human cost of environmental crisis.
Adapted by Tony Lourenço and Cynthia Thiéry from Marc Durin-Valois's novel, the story depicts a family's desperate migration accompanied by their life-sustaining camel. The narrative unflinchingly addresses the dangers of their path, including armed groups and the complexities of humanitarian aid. Cynthia Thiéry's watercolor illustrations provide a poignant, rhythmic visual experience that emphasizes the gravity of the characters' struggle. The work serves as a powerful reflection on the global scarcity of water and the individual lives affected by it.
