The Middle of Nowhere(2017)

The Middle of Nowhere is a French drama set in a remote Finistère village where a man named Maurice, who is Black, becomes the subject of intense suspicion after rumors spread that he may be carrying the Ebola virus. Michel, Maurice's best friend and an ambulance driver, sets out across the countryside with his intern Rémi to locate Maurice and assess his condition. As the search unfolds, the film explores themes of prejudice, fear, and solidarity in a community gripped by panic. The tension between fact and assumption drives the narrative, examining how misinformation and racial bias can fracture relationships and communities during times of crisis.