Forget Africa: Soul Boys and Girls
Combined programme
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IFFR 2010
Indonesian musical fiction in Nairobi and Malaysian science-fiction in South Africa. Plus the best produced African feature film of the year. A great package.
After the screening on 3 February World Connector Awraham Soetendorp will host a 20-minute conversation with the director.
In this combined programme
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Soul Boy
Abila (14) lives in one of the most miserable slums in Africa. His girlfriend Shiku belongs to a different tribe, as the result of which… -
Par amour
A woman confesses to her husband. Fifth part of a sitcom in twelve episodes of six minutes each that can be viewed independently. The series… -
No Woman Born
The Malaysian film maker sees the future in South Africa. Maybe she also sees the heritage of Frankenstein. Robot-like labourers work on gleaming whit -
I Am Tired
Short study about power and sex. A professor uses his position and persuasion when he is accused of abusing a girl. -
Nairobi Notes
The maker of Blind Pig Who Wants to Fly is also the maker of successful music videos in Indonesia. This skill comes in very useful…