A History of Independence
Nziri nin kèra yèrèmahòrònya waati yé
Nama, after marrying Sire, makes his home in a cave in order to lead a hermit’s life devoted to God. In appreciation, God sends an angel to Nama to offer him three wishes. So begins a critical review of 50 years of African independence.
Also in this combined programme
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My White Baby
This lyrical portrait of hair salons in Ghana depicts the tangled legacy of European colonialism in Africa as evoked through a series of vignettes. -
Warahutseho!
Kabéra, a Hutu, knows the full extent of the violence at home in Rwanda, which involves both their families, but does not dare to tell… -
Area Boys
Lifelong friends Bode and Obi are determined to change their lives, but their plans fall apart before they have begun when a crucial last scam… -
Jakarta
After the harvest, a father and his son go to Bamako to buy a Jakarta (scooter). Arriving in Bamako, the son goes out to buy… -
Les touristes
Konate’s touristes are highly activated objects, little coloured balls which go madly rolling around town.
Film details
- Countries of production
- France, Mali
- Year
- 2009
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2010
- Length
- 21'
- Medium/Format
- Betacam Digi PAL
