The Unknown: A Filmmaker’s Search for Lost Connections

In "The Unknown," filmmaker Simplice Ganou from Burkina Faso travels to Winterthur, Switzerland, to document people and relationships. He encounters difficulty as he struggles to connect with locals who are unwilling to engage with him. The documentary short explores Ganou's challenge of filming subjects who are resistant to participation. Through humor, vulnerability, and perseverance, Ganou seeks a creative solution to overcome this obstacle. "The Unknown," directed by Simplice Herman Ganou, documents his efforts to break through these barriers and establish connections. The film was published on January 16, 2026.