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Animated Africa (15)



Experience the rich tapestry of storytelling from Africa. An enormous and intricate continent abundant in storytelling, varied artistic styles, and countless myths, this program explores the human experience, relationships, fables, loss, comedy, illness, and discrimination. Delight in an overview of cinematic activity from across the African continent from the 1930s to the present showcasing the richness and variety of an animated Africa.



Date & Time: Mon, 13 Nov (18:30) - Mon 13 Nov (19:45)
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Approx. Runtime: 75 mins
Certification:15
Venue: HOME Cinema 2
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Films in this programme:

National Defence

The war propaganda film “National Defence” portrayed Mish-Mish, a playful patriotic soldier, fighting against the Nazi military occupation of Egypt.

Director: Frenkel Brothers

Year: 1939


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Bon Voyage, Sim

A charming narrative of politician frog Sim, president of “toad republic” and the wonders of traveling to countries during his presidential trip.

Director: Mustapha Alassane

Year: 1966


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The Woman Who Married Three Men

In this African folktale, a woman asserts her right to choose her husbands.

Director: Danièle Roy, Cilia Sawadogo

Year: 1993


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Shadow of the Butterflies

In a mysterious forest, a woman is slowly lured into a nostalgic daydream as she observes butterflies.

Director: Sofia El Khyari

Year: 2022


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The Pyramid

An ancient Egyptian attempt to build an inverted pyramid.

Director: Mohamed Ghazala

Year: 2021


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Jungle Beat: Shout, Shout, Let It All Out

Frog’s croak decides to hop it and leave him speechless, literally. After sampling a number of other voices Frog decides this is not fun so tries to catch up with his runaway croak.

Director: Brent Dawes

Year: 2006


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Toto’s Journey

Water is a commodity not to be wasted in Africa . See what Toto goes through to fetch a pot of water!

Director: Alfred Muchilwa, Godfrey Semwaiko

Year: 2005


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ILM, the Knowledge

A peasant comes to town and falls into anguish when he notices that he is different from the townspeople.

Director: Ridha Andriantomanga

Year: 2008


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Black Barbie

A personal journey with skin-bleaching products and questions societal ideals of beauty.

Director: Comfort Arthur

Year: 2016


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Kizazi Moto: Stardust

An outcast stable girl demands an elite destiny scroll from the all-knowing Oracle.

Director: Ahmed Teilab

Year: 2023


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