Filmmakers Lalita Clozel and Ariane Mohseni-Sadjadi Explore Love and Connection Among Homeless Women in 'Homelessly in Love'
French director and producer Lalita Clozel and fellow producer-director Ariane Mohseni-Sadjadi visited WashU for a screening and Q&A session of their documentary 'Homelessly in Love' as part of the French Connexions’ Francophone Film Festival. The film, which premiered in France last November and made its American debut at this screening, documents the lives of three women experiencing homelessness in Washington, D.C. for nearly five years. Instead of focusing on their financial struggles, the documentary delves into their love lives, exploring themes of domestic violence, poverty, and rebuilding life through the lens of love and human connection. The protagonists, Alyssa, Michelle, and Lorraine, discuss their current relationships or past abusive experiences, showcasing their journey to overcome past challenges and rebuild their lives. Mohseni-Sadjadi conceived the idea while volunteering in Paris homeless shelters, noting that loneliness and love, in its various forms (romantic, parental, familial), were...
