Visioni d'Africa, il cinema africano nelle sale di Taranto, Lecce e Foggia

The series "Visioni d’Africa" is designed to guide viewers in the search for their roots through African filmography, in a journey of possible interaction and understanding of the peoples of the Mediterranean: a metaphorical journey into the worlds of others, adopting a curious and non-judgmental perspective.

The series starts at the Savoia cinema, in Taranto, on Monday, October 28 and continues on October 29 at the Massimo cinema in Lecce and concludes on October 31 at Laltrocinema Cicolella in Foggia.

Screenings start at 8:00 PM; free entry until seats are full.

The cinemas become privileged meeting places between stories of distant countries and peoples, where cultural and social realities that often cannot "speak" and "make themselves heard" are given a voice: on October 28 at the Savoia cinema, through the viewing of a short film and a feature film, the theme of intergenerational relationships and the search for identity is discussed in the film ‘Wallay’ by the Swedish-born director Berni Goldbl. It depicts Ady's initiation journey, raised in a French banlieue, sent by his father to relatives in Burkina Faso, which will lead him to understand that diversity is a wealth, and, as he grows, he will stop feeling like a foreigner wherever he is. The autobiographical short film, ‘Sur La Tombe De Mon Père’ by Moroccan director Jawahine Zentar, condenses in 24 minutes the portrait of a society split between religious and traditional impositions and the needs of a new generation. On October 29 at the Massimo cinema in Lecce, the journey is the central theme to understand the complex reality of the Egyptian territory through Beshay's quest for a family, a place to belong, in the film ‘Yomeddine’, the debut work of Egyptian director Abu Bakr Shawk and the short film ‘Le Départ’ by Saïd Hamich, narrated in the first person by little Adil, who tells his life and everything that will involve the imminent departure from Morocco with his father. A simple story that masterfully untangles the painful and delicate theme of what it means to leave one's home and loved ones at a very young age; On October 31 at Laltrocinema Cicolella in Foggia, the issue of migrations and identity is addressed in the short film ‘Zakaria’, by Tunisian director Leyla Bouzid, moments in the education of an Italo-Arab boy who must reclaim his original culture, the Arab culture he has never known, and the masterpiece by Senegalese director Djibril Diop Mambéty, ‘Hyènes’, inspired by ‘The Visit of the Old Lady’ by Friedrich Dürrenmatt. A prophetic and clear look at post-colonial Africa that is also a reflection on relations with Europe and individual and collective guilt.

At the end of each screening, a debate will follow on the topics addressed in the film.

Through the cinema of Sub-Saharan and Northern Africa, the images, sounds, and colors of these countries are explored. The path highlights how African filmography reflects social change, with traditions confronting modernity and evolving identity, representing attachment to roots and ancestral traditions while facing the challenges of the modern system, often influenced by the West.

The films explore the nuances of everyday life, highlighting the tensions and beauties that arise from the encounter between traditions and modernity. These films offer a deep look at the experiences of those living between two worlds, highlighting the challenges of integration and the enrichment that comes from embracing diversity. With sensitivity and deep empathy, they invite us to reflect on the importance of tolerance and acceptance in an ever-evolving world.

The series is organized by Social Music Promoter, in collaboration with the Missionari Comboniani and the Associazione interculturale Abusuan.

“The initiative Visioni d’Africa has been carried out as part of the "Promoting Cinema 2024" intervention, financed by the Region of Puglia and implemented by the AFC Foundation under resources from POC Puglia 2014-2020, Action 6.7.”

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