Film
Indigenous film, art and activism: counter-cartographies of the Amazon
This one-day symposium explores the relationship between film, art, and activism in the Amazon. Along with in-person discussions by international speakers, the programme includes a number of contemporary Amazonian films made by Indigenous creators who are using film to amplify their voices and contest historical marginalisation.
Film still from 'Baba' courtesy of Africa in Motion
Africa in Motion short film competition screening
Tue 15 November 2022
Judith Weik
Featured films
Baba (2022)
Mbithi Masya | Kenya | 11 mins | Swahili, English | Rating 15
A six-year-old boy with the unique gift of teleportation struggles to understand people and the world around him.
From here to there (2022)
Remy Ryumugabe | Rwanda | 4 mins | Kinyarwanda | Rating 15
An old and wise woman sitting by the lake, reflecting on existence.
Grace (2022)
Johanna Makabi | France | 14 mins | French | Rating 15
Grace, 8, hates her neighbourhood and cheerleading, so she decides to join her father in space.
Immovable objects (2022)
Manu Kurewa | UK | 20 mins | English | Rating 15
A family finds themselves forced out of their home at the onset of the Covid pandemic.
In these trying times (2022)
Mohamed Sherif | Egypt | 21 mins | Arabic, English | Rating 15
As the inevitable end approaches, three friends try to adapt as the world falls apart around them.
Jeddi (Grandpa) (2022)
Hamza Atifi | Morocco | 19 mins | Arabic | Rating 15
A child sees his grandfather on his deathbed. Confused, he clings to an endemic legend.
10-minute interval
Jua kali (Hot sun) (2021)
Joash Calvin Omondi | Kenya | 18 mins | English, Swahili | Rating 15
Diana, a domestic worker, and her colleagues skillfully perform their cleaning duties against the backdrop of their privileged clients’ private struggles and shenanigans.
The star (La star) (2021)
Kevin Mavakala | Democratic Republic of Congo | 14 mins | French | Rating 15
With all means at hand, a director does everything possible to succeed in shooting his film. Unfortunately, his lead actress does not wish to facilitate his task.
Letters to the man I love (2021)
Brandon Clarke | South Africa | 17 mins | Afrikaans | Rating 15
Set within the aftershocks of South Africa’s Apartheid, a gay farmhand writes letters to his lover.
Sunday morning (Manhã de Domingo) (2022)
Bruno Ribeiro | Brazil | 25 mins | Portugese | Rating 15
Gabriela is a young pianist who will perform at her first major recital. However, a dream about her dead mother destabilizes Gabriela’s mind and heart, putting her presentation at risk.
The precious stone (La pierre précieuse) (2022)
Babacar Hanne Dia | Senegal | 20 mins | French, Wolof | Rating 15
Finding by chance, a precious historical stone on an archaeological site, two children decide to deliver it to the village authority.
Cost: free
Enquiries and booking
Booking is recommended for this event.
Enquiries: Matthew Webb Website Email: rsvp@panoramajournal.org