Overview of articles
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Sta ik
Sensitive, short fiction on the old body that no longer works, while young people take their mobility for granted.Published on: -
Les Boulistes 1
In the Congo you can’t make a joke about anything, so humour has to be very clever. Episode from a series of twelve short African…Published on: -
Les Boulistes 12
A minister’s wife proves that, above all, she is an independent woman. Episode from a series of twelve short African comedies.Published on: -
Kengere
Experimental, political puppet animation is a remarkable exception in African cinema. Made with patience and barely contained rage.Published on: -
Les Boulistes 8
This film didn’t cost much to make, but it was obviously great fun. Episode from a series of twelve short African comedies. Screens before Elmina.Published on: -
Sarah and Omelga
Tan Chui Mui shot a short science-fiction film in South Africa (see No Woman Born). In that way she got to know the film makers…Published on: -
Condolences
Burial rites become the mise-en-scène in which politicians, the media, a monk and an infuriated neighbour vividly portray the aftermath of an accidentPublished on: -
Roadkill
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Ouaga! Hommage à l’homme du 4 aout
Expressionist reflection on the future of Burkina Faso and the role of former president Sankara, the ‘African Che Guevara’.Published on: -
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 whitPublished on: