The story of Lamb is like a fable, filmed from the point of view of the child and set in volcanic landscape of Ethiopia’s north-east. Lamb is a gripping portrait of a country smothered by its traditions and held hostage by nature.
Ephraïm is a young Ethiopian boy. His father leaves him and his sheep, from which he is inseparable, to be looked after by distant relatives, far from his drought-ridden homeland. Ephraïm is not very good at farming, but he has a hidden talent: he is an excellent cook. One day, his uncle tells him that they have to sacrifice his sheep for the next religious feast. The young boy, however, is ready to do anything to save his only friend and return home.
Good to know
Director: Yared Zeleke
Country: Ethiopië
Yared Zeleke has undeniable talent, which got him and his movie into the official selection at the Cannes film festival for Un Certain Regard.
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Festival program
15:30 – 17:15 Film: i Mashōka
17:30 – 18:30 Film + discussion: Intellectual Scum
18:30 – 19:00 Live music
19:00 – 20:00 Diner
20:00 – 21:35 Film: Lamb
22:00 – 23:15 Film: L’oeil du cyclone
Short films will be shown continuously in the exposition hall in the museum.
Passe-partout
Unable to choose? You can also go for the passé-partout or the passé-partour plus option. For a mere €17,50,- you can watch all three films, join the discussion and see the short films. For €30,- you can do all of that and join our delicious dinner. When you are a student, or in the possession of a CJP or Ooievaarspas, you pay only €25,-. Send an email before the 5th of October to aanmelden@humanityhouse.org and let us know which ticket you want.
About iAfrica Film Festival:
The iAfrica Film Festival is an initiative organized by Yangambi. Aim of this event is to create an accessible platform for an introduction to African Cinema. During the festival you will get the opportunity to look at this continent from the different viewpoints of African filmmakers. Who knows, it might change your perspective!