African Metropolis
Over half Africa’s population live in a metropolis. Six filmmakers who live or work in an African (capital) city tell their urban stories: the city as a backdrop, initiator and protagonist combined.
African Metropolis
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The Cave
A career in Cairo calls for bassist Adham while he tries to breathe new life into old friendships.
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To Repel Ghosts
Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat is shown around by an Ivorian painter. Exhausted by depression Basquiat seeks salvation in local rituals.
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L’autre femme
Unexpected twist in daring love story about polygamy in colourful, musical Senegal, as the ageing Madeleine meets her husband’s second wife.
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The Line-Up
A row of blindfolded men can earn a lot of money during a mysterious ritual. Will this solve Bala’s poverty or are the risks too high?
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Homecoming
Stalker Max observes Alina, who lives opposite, with his camera. An alien invasion in Nairobi finally allows him to express his feelings.
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Berea
Unexpected visitor breaks the safe routine of the Jewish retiree Aaron in a notorious suburb of Johannesburg.
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