An eclectic programme of short films and a fantastic opportunity to see short snippets of life and stories from all over Africa and the African Diaspora. The place to spot up and coming filmmakers.

Screenings:

The Aftermath of the Inauguration of the Public Toilet at Kilometer 375

Dir. Omar El Zohairy, Egypt, 2014, 17min 6sec

A mistimed sneeze at a government ceremony dedicating a new public toilet unleashes a nightmare for one civil servant in this beautifully shot dark comedy. Adaptation of the short story "Death of a Government Clerk" by Anton Chekhov.

Jag Har Din Rygg (I Have Your Back)

Dir. Sebastian Lagerkvist, Sweden, 2014, 15min 0sec

A couple of friends are on their way to a party when things descend into a grim spiral of violence. Based on a true story.

Kuhani

Dir. Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine, Uganda, 2013, 7min 0sec

Loosely inspired by Ugandan Catholic priest Father Anthony Musaala's open letter to the church titled “The Failure of Celibate Chastity among Diocesan Priests.” Father Musaala is one of many Ugandans who have been persecuted as a result of the countries recently passed Anti Homosexuality Act.

Mermaid

Dir. Italome Ohikhuare, USA, 2014, 13min 31sec

A moving love story about a young woman torn between her blossoming relationshipwith her boyfriend and her chaotic butendearingrelationship with herbrother, who suffers from schizophrenia.

KanyeKanye

Dir. Miklas Manneke, South Africa, 2013, 26min 0sec

A forbidden romance between two star-crossed lovers in a township, Kanyekanye (meaning together) tells the story of a town long divided by a line to mark territories belonging to the red and green camps. A young man from the green side falls in love with a girl from the red side of town. But can their love survive the colour divide?

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