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Explore the African roots in world cinema through
the monthly matinee programme of films and courses
Each screening will be introduced by a key speaker and followed by a discussion.
This programme has been devised in conjunction with the African Caribbean
consultative group at the BFI Southbank.
Screenings
Sat 24 Apr 14:00
Jemima and Johnny
UK 1966. Dir Lionel Ngakane. 30min
Archive drama short set in a racially tense
Notting Hill Gate of the 60s.
Homecoming
South Africa 2005. Dir Norman Maake. 90min
Post-apartheid drama from the experience of
acclaimed filmmaker and writer Zola Maseko,
a former ANC ‘MK’ soldier.
Sat 15 May 14:00
Black Orpheus (Orfeu Negro)
Brazil, France, Italy. 1959. Dir Marcel Camus.
100min. EST
Spectacular drama with the music, costume
and dance of Brazil’s Rio Festival, and a
discussion on the contribution of carnival
to wider popular culture.
Sat 12 Jun 14:00
Course
Idea, Image, Script:
Short-film Script Workshop
Explore the creative process of taking
your ideas and images and turning them
into scripts.
Sat 10 Apr 11:00 – 16:30 £15.00 (£12.00 concs)
With thanks to: Black and Asian Studies Association (BASA), Black History Walks, Institute of Race Relations,
Black Cultural Archives, BFM, Images of Black Women, Ligali Equality for African People, African and
Caribbean Voices Association, Elder Charlie Phillips
Matinee tickets £5
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