Matata
A photo shoot takes an unexpected turn, spiralling into a series of
dance-inspired dreamscapes, fading mind projections of historical fragments, and the external, awakening world. Rhythm, colour and movements, being more than just the film’s subjects, lead Matata away from prescribed representations of Africa into a new future.
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Forget Alberto for Now
A film crew uses pigeons, goldfish and caged plants to tell a refugee’s story. But is it theirs to tell?
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Ceuta’s Gate
Vivid reconstruction of discordant border between Morocco and Spanish exclave Ceuta, where thousands try to smuggle in cheap goods daily.
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Zero
Atong Atem is a South Sudanese artist. Her work explores migrant narratives, postcolonial practices in the diaspora and identity through portraitur
Film details
- Countries of production
- Congo, Democratic Republic, USA
- Year
- 2019
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2020
- Length
- 37"
- Medium/Format
- DCP
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