Who is Still Alive? – A review by Elijah Oluwanisola
With Who is Still Alive, Swiss director Nicolas Waldimoff returns once more to stories of Palestinian dispossession. Here, Palestinians are not treated as a record of casualty for media reports or merely as evidence of the consequence of war. Waldimoff turns his camera towards them as humans, deserving of unhurried hearing. The documentary is less […]
After Oil – A review by Michelle Abuti
Three African countries examine what international energy policies mean for them. After Oil looks at the other side of green energy for emerging economies. A move to green energy is now the world standard. Every home powered and connected to the electric grid. Using electricity for cooking instead of coal and firewood is the way […]
THEMBA – A review by Michelle Abuti
The weight of unresolved grief is explored through the emotional unravelling of its eponymous protagonist, Themba. Set in present-day South Africa, Themba takes us through the grieving process of a couple after a tragic accident that rocks their marriage. A woman sprints across a hospital hallway to join her husband sobbing, covered in blood. She […]
From Dust We Spin – A review by Michelle Abuti
Now that the FIFA Frenzy has died down, I shall point you in the direction of a fringe phenomenon, more adrenaline-inducing, rivalling a butt-clenching penalty shootout. It involves speed and power. If your first thought was a motorsport, then you are absolutely right. From Dust we Spin introduces us to the dizzying sport of car […]
Dear Ancestor – A review by Michelle Abuti
Narrated to its audience like oral tradition, Dear Ancestor challenges the cost of “development” to indigenous communities. Prostrating before a shrine, a mother and child pray fervently to their ancestors to right the wrongs of their home that they had to flee. The little girl turns to her mother for context after their prayers. We […]
Who is Still Alive? – A review by Michelle Abuti
Our homes are not physical spaces that house us. They are not buildings or simply a roof over your head. They hold a special meaning in our lives and have great sentimental value. Homes are like loved ones. The subjects in Who is Still Alive share this reality after fleeing their homes. Their loss is […]
Après le pétrole – Une critique par Neya Harouna
Le changement climatique a complètement bouleversé l’ordre de la nature. Les êtres humains sont contraints de vivre en fonction. Les actions humaines sont en partie responsables de ce changement notamment à cause des actions des grandes firmes industrielles. C’est pourquoi certains se donnent pour mission de lutter pour la préservation de l’environnement et surtout des […]
The Colour of Exile – A review by Elijah Oluwanisola
The representation of people with albinism, like most marginalized groups, on screen—especially by outsiders to the community—is, quite often, met with suspicion, as such undertaking frequently extends into exoticization. The beliefs and stereotypes associated with albinism are often reproduced on screen; characters with albinism are frequently portrayed as mythical creatures, vulnerable victims, or as comic […]
Fosta – A review by Hlumela Luvuno
It is impossible to ignore the striking yellow poster; it presents a silhouette walking forward wearing headphones. This image is so powerful that it represents determination, movement and purpose, this creates a wonderful feeling of optimism within the film. Behind the silhouette are the informal settlements also known as the township. The youth of South […]
THEMBA – A review by Hlumela Luvuno
The film centers on a married couple Themba and Nokthula who take us through difficult time in their life with emotional depth. Their lives are completely shattered when their son gets killed in a hit-and-run accident. We would hope that this emotional turmoil would bring them together but instead it further pushes them apart. Grief […]