so unexpected. Karmen Gei is an adaptation of the Bizet opera Carmen. set in Senegal, the film is in French and Wolof and stars the beautiful and beautifully named Djeïnaba Diop Gaï.

pitch perfect. a classic.

Yeelen is a ferocious film from Souleymane Cissè. truly magnificent.

The following day we made it to the institute in time  for Thokozani, which was the last film to be viewed. The turn out was massive, almost a thousand plus enthusiastic youth of kawale and surrounding areas. The guest of honor was Minister of Sport and Culture. There was a very good reception at Kawale, a scene with Soldier (Lucius Banda) who made the crowd shout “Soldier Soldier Soldier.” Before the viewing we talked to the audience and the MIFF Director who asked how we managed with such a project. It was such a great experience, more than money, for myself. The experience was so fantastic talking in the presence of Government officials and foreign dignitaries.

tears in my eyes.

another lovely film from africa that I watched recently. a summer in la goulette, from tunisia, is about three families – one jewish, one muslim and one catholic. very interesting themes of culture, religion and sexuality.