Max is obsessed with Alina, who lives opposite. He observes and manipulates her with his camera, but is too shy to speak to her. Finally, an alien invasion in Nairobi gives him the opportunity to express his feelings. The only problem is the mysterious stranger who refuses to leave Alina’s side.
Also in this combined programme
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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… -
The Cave
A career in Cairo calls for bassist Adham while he tries to breathe new life into old friendships. -
Berea
Unexpected visitor breaks the safe routine of the Jewish retiree Aaron in a notorious suburb of Johannesburg. -
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. -
To Repel Ghosts
Artist Jean-Michel Basquiat is shown around by an Ivorian painter. Exhausted by depression Basquiat seeks salvation in local rituals.
Film details
- Country of production
- Kenya
- Year
- 2013
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2014
- Length
- 11'
- Medium/Format
- DCP
