“The Sandman” by Steve Achiepo, at the heart of the housing shortage crisis

Published on : 15/02/2023 – 00:05

“The Sandman” by Steve Achiepo explores the business of slum landlords, who rent substandard housing to families in need. © Leah Rener

First attempt, master stroke. The Sandman, the first film by Steve Achiepo, will be released this Wednesday, February 15 on French screens. A highly ambiguous thriller on the business of slum landlords, who don’t hesitate to rent substandard housing at very high prices to families in need. In the casting, in particular, Moussa Mansaly, Aïssa Maïga and Ophélie Bau.