Heddy Honigmann

Heddy Honigmann follows a number of orchestra members, some of whom struggle with discrimination, disillusionment or memories of torture. All share the feeling of being uprooted.

Among members of The Underground Orchestra are a philosophical Venezuelan harpist, a Zairian pop musician, a Romanian family and a charismatic trio that win applause from the Parisian metro audience. Heddy Honigmann’s film follows some of these musicians in the subway, on stairways and in tunnels, and also to their often cramped lodgings. Some of the musicians struggle with discrimination, disillusionment or memories of torture. All share the feeling of being uprooted.