Africa on Film - Common Place Cinema this Sunday
commoner | 10.05.2006 23:31 | Social Struggles
3pm
'Moolaade' (2004) dir: Ousmane Sembene
Sembene's latest film tackles the subject of female circumcision. Semebene has long seen cinema as a socially-engaged, educational tool, calling it 'Africa's night school'. This film was shown in villages across the continent and followed by open discussions about female circumcision.
5.30pm
'Tilai' (1990) dir: Idrissa Ouedragao
In an Burkino village of no specified time a man and woman's love affair causes problems for the community. Slow paced,
realist-influenced story from one of Africa's leading filmmakers.
Entry by donation
Venue: the Common Place, 23-25 Wharf Street, LS2 7EQ
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