John MARINGOUIN (New Orleans, 1973) grew up in the south of Louisiana. In 1993, he started out as a designer and editor. As a film maker, Maringouin is interested in people who live on the seamy side of society.<br />

John Maringouin

Michael Tully

We all have an idea of what an American film is. <strong>Septien</strong> may change that. A story that does not allow itself to be predicted. A location you cannot place. And a brother who suddenly returns home after 18 years - but why? And why did he disappear in the first place?

IFFR 2011

Septien, 

Bright Future

Septien

America is at war again. A film maker goes out into the street and films spontaneous reactions by proponents and opponents. And then he lets his thoughts run riot colourfully.

IFFR 2004

Just Another Day in the Homeland, 

Homefront USA

Just Another Day in the Homeland

Probably unintentionally, this could be one of the ultimate anti-drugs films. 30 years ago, a mother fled her house because her husband tried to kill their child in an intoxicated state on drugs and alcohol. Now the child is a film maker and comes looking for the father. A father who is still a junkie after all these years. An undauntingly personal film.

IFFR 2006

Running Stumbled, 

White Light

Running Stumbled

Molly Lynch

And almost cheerful junkie portrayed that is not entirely free of grimness. Julie injects her cocaine with dedication. She thinks snorting is for wimps. Then your orgasms are less fierce.

IFFR 2025
30 Jan – 9 Feb 2025

John Maringouin

Filmography

John Maringouin at IFFR

Just Another Day in the Homeland

Gucci Crackheads Battle Nihilism

Running Stumbled

Septien