A 12-minute documentary, “Jeanne,” premiering at the New York African Film Festival, explores Jeanne Duval, Charles Baudelaire’s muse. Produced by Naima Hebrail Kidjo, it unveils Duval’s extraordinary life, revealing more than historical obscurity. Set on April 27, 1842, it delves into Duval and Baudelaire’s relationship amid the festival’s focus on African and diasporic art roles.
