The Gangster & The Egg

In 1940s Louisiana, a young Cajun girl with a passion for the swamp and singing defies her father's prohibition on exploring the wild, only to forge a sinister and mystical bond with a Rougarou.

Christine, a vampire, is on the hunt for a meal at a Halloween party when she sets her sights on Lilah, a loner partygoer. As Christine seduces Lilah, she realizes there might be more to this encounter than she initially thought.

In this music-filled short documentary, six renowned artists and musical ensembles from Louisiana share their love and commitment to performing music in French and Creole, thus perpetuating a centuries-old music tradition into the 21st century. Winner of the 2024 #CreateLouisiana French Culture Grant.