For the Best and for the Onion facts for kids

For the Best and for the Onion (which is Pour le meilleur et pour l'oignon in French) is a documentary film from Niger and France. It was made in 2008. This film is all about the lives of onion farmers in a place called Galmi, in Niger. Sani Elhadj Magori wrote and directed this interesting movie.

What the Film is About

The film was shot in the director's own hometown. It shows what happens during one onion growing season. The story focuses on how the price of onions changes the lives of people.

We meet two young villagers who want to get married. But the father of the girl, named Yaro, faces a big challenge. He works hard to grow onions. He needs to earn enough money from his onion crop. This money is important so he can give his daughter a proper wedding. The film shows the struggles and hopes of these families.

Awards and Recognition

For the Best and for the Onion has won several awards. It has also been shown at many film festivals around the world.

• 2008: It won the Prix Jean Rouch at the African Documentary Film Forum in Niamey.
• 2009: It received the International Jury Prize. It also won the Young High School Jury Prize at a festival in France.
• 2009: The film was named Best Documentary Feature at the African Movie Academy Awards.
• 2009: It won the Best Foreign Film Award at the Terra di Tutti Film Festival in Italy.
• 2010: It was chosen as the Best Short Documentary at the Pan African Film & Arts Festival in Los Angeles.
• 2010: The film was selected for the Cinémas du monde section at the famous 2010 Cannes Film Festival.