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Opening Film : Pasa Faho
When Azubuike’s 12-year-old son moves in with him, the struggling shoe salesman finds himself balancing fatherhood and the slow collapse of his small shop. As the pair navigate their estrangement, the unspoken becomes a language of its own; one shaped by pride, duty, and the quiet weight of expectation. With the future of both the shop and their relationship hanging in the balance, father and son must find a way to bridge the distance between one another.
Narrative Short Series
Of Mud And Blood
Numbi, a small village hidden in the heart of the mountains of the Congo DRC. Here, with bare hands, miners extract coltan, which will find its way – legally or not – to our industrialized world. For decades, this grey gold, essential for the manufacture of modern technological devices, has been the source of conflicts and ruthless exploitation. By sharing their lives and intimacy, Of Blood and Mud documents the daily existence of the inhabitants of Numbi. Revealing their ordeals and their illusory hope of escaping their fate and one day benefiting from the riches of Congo.
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An exploration into South Africa, featuring, in unprecedented access, the grandson of the “Architect of Apartheid”, who takes an honest look into […]
Short Narrative Film Series
Muganga, celui qui soigne (Muganga: The One Who Treats)
Some battles can change the course of history.
In the heart of Central Africa, Congolese doctor and future Nobel Peace Prize laureate Denis Mukwege risks his life to treat thousands of women who are victims of sexual violence. His encounter with Guy Cadière, a Belgian surgeon, brings new energy to his mission. Together, they operate hand in hand, driven by the strength and resilience of women.
In the heart of Central Africa, Congolese doctor and future Nobel Peace Prize laureate Denis Mukwege risks his life to treat thousands of women who are victims of sexual violence. His encounter with Guy Cadière, a Belgian surgeon, brings new energy to his mission. Together, they operate hand in hand, driven by the strength and resilience of women.
Pasa Faho
When Azubuike’s 12-year-old son moves in with him, the struggling shoe salesman finds himself balancing fatherhood and the slow collapse of his small shop. As the pair navigate their estrangement, the unspoken becomes a language of its own; one shaped by pride, duty, and the quiet weight of expectation. With the future of both the shop and their relationship hanging in the balance, father and son must find a way to bridge the distance between one another.