During the entire festivals we will play three short films continuously in out exposition hall. Watch them and be surprised.
Adamt (Ethiopia)
A young Ethiopian composer and drummer struggles with a traumatic experience from his childhood. Then a deaf spirit appears in his life and inspires him to channel his memories in a new direction.
Written and directed by Zelalem Woldemariam.
Twaaga (Burkina Faso)
Burkina Faso in 1987 is a country in the throes of a revolution. Manu is an eight year-old who loves comics. When his big brother Albert decides to take part in a magic ritual to become invincible, Manu realises there are real powers to rival those of his comic book superheroes.
Directed by Cédric Ido, Twaaga is a film about a young child’s superhero obsession, explicitly set against the background of (and contrasted with) Thomas Sankara’s revolution in Burkina Faso.
Intellectual Scum (Kenya)
Intellectual Scum is a controversial film based on an online article, written by the Zambian author Field Ruwe in 2012, which went viral.
It is a dialogue between the author and a white man who claims that the African intellectuals are lazy, while the illiterate African poor works hard. This is how the white man explains poverty.
A film which will leave nobody indifferent.
Dericted by Njue Kevin.
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!