Africa in Shorts - 7
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Multi-Screening:
MÉBÉT | Narrative short | 34 minutes / 2019 | Director: Ousman Jarju | Country: Gambia
Oil Press | Narrative Short | 11 minutes / 2020 | Director: Nora Azeroual | Country: Morocco
Omnipresent | Narrative Short | 5 minutes / 2019 | Director: Abel Mekasha | Country: Ethiopia
Silverback | Narrative short | 7 minutes / 2020 | Director: Waleed M. Al-Yamani | Country: South Africa
Film(s) To Be Screened
MÉBÉT
MÉBÉT | Narrative short | 34 minutes / 2019 | Director: Ousman Jarju | Country: Gambia | MÉBÉT tells the story of one girl’s attempt to turn the tragedies of the past into lessons for the future. It is a conversation across generations to deliver positive change. The film showcasesaspects of West-African culture to counter the negative narratives about the continent, and portray the reality of our journeys through stories of resilience and hope.
Oil Press
Oil Press | Narrative Short | 11 minutes / 2020 | Director: Nora Azeroual | Country: Morocco | - The tree says to the bird: If I had your wings, I would have traveled to the end of the world! - The Bird says to the tree: If I had your roots, I would not have looked for a Homeland.
Omnipresent
Omnipresent | Narrative Short | 5 minutes / 2019 | Director: Abel Mekasha | Country: Ethiopia | It is about a person existing in different places at the same time. But unable to comprehend that reality.
Silverback
Silverback | Narrative short | 7 minutes / 2020 | Director: Waleed M. Al-Yamani | Country: South Africa | The silence embodiment of rage is a phenomenon saved for minorities across the world. This obedience represents a glass prison which the artistic spirit aspires to shatter.
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October 10, 2020, 2:00 pm PST
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