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Figaro, Figaro

A Congolese refugee turned elite soldier turned tattoo artist, faces his past when given a chance to avenge his father's death, forcing him to confront his true identity and seek redemption.

  • Chris Kabisoso
    Director
  • Chris Kabisoso
    Writer
  • Chris Kabisoso
    Producer
  • Emmanuel Kabongo
    Producer
    Sway
  • Naijelli Romero Agüero
    Producer
  • Emmanuel Kabongo
    Key Cast
    "Figaro"
  • Glen Grant
    Key Cast
    "Mr Obin"
  • Daniel Lavigne
    Key Cast
    "Malvern"
  • Rebecca Lamarche
    Key Cast
    "Lea"
  • Troy Crossfield
    Key Cast
    "Monk"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Action, Thriller
  • Runtime:
    13 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    April 29, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    8,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    ARRI RAW
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Chris Kabisoso

Chris Kabisoso is a Canadian writer/director/producer specializing in commercial directing. born in Kinshasa, DR Congo, Chris has developed a keen eye for innovation, diverse perspective, constantly seeking new ways to captivate audiences and exploring stylized narratives to push the boundaries of traditional storytelling methods. He resides and is based in Toronto.

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Director Statement

FIGARO, FIGARO" is a high-stakes action-drama that blends raw, visceral combat with a deeply personal story of identity and redemption. My vision is to immerse the audience in a world where every frame reflects the duality of Figaro’s life—a tattoo artist by day, an elite assassin by night.

Visually, the film uses stark contrasts of shadow and light to symbolize Figaro’s internal struggle, drawing inspiration from the stylistic action of Hong Kong cinema and the moody tones of neo-noir thrillers. The fight choreography will be tight and grounded, focusing on hand-to-hand combat and gunplay, with the camera intimately tracking Figaro’s precise, calculated movements.

"FIGARO" is more than an action piece—it’s a character study wrapped in a thrilling, stylish package that leaves audiences both exhilarated and introspective.