Science fiction film in which a country in Africa is confronted with a new major crisis; all water is contaminated. What impact does it have when every drop has to be purified before usage or consumption?

Despite the tensions between their clans, Nijimbre (Umugabuzi) and Kamikazi (Umunyamazi) love each other. They keep their relationship a secret to family and friends. In this film we see how their lives and that their communities changes when the circumstances escalate.

Good to know

Director: Jean Marie Ndihokubwayo
Country: Burundi

iMashoka has won three awards on international film festivals in Tanzania, Zanzibar and Burundi.

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!