Where Is Africa: Concert 1 - Opening Night   WA-2010

Today's presentation of silent movies is accompanied by performances by Percussion Discussion Afrika and Tao Ravao & Jean-Luc Raharimanana.

Diplomate à la tomate

Diplomate à la tomate

Empty boxes of tomato sauce and cans of coca-cola, beer or fruit juice are used to manufacture small attaché cases perfect for diplomats of the tomato. Samba Félix N'diaye, 1989, Senegal, 12 min.
Chez les Watuzzis

Chez les Watuzzis

Shot in Rwanda, this documentary provides a view of life inside the Watusi king's palace, when the king hosts a celebration for all of his people. With music... 1920, Rwanda, 7 min.
Bon voyage Sim

Bon voyage Sim

When the king of the toads returns from his triumphant trip abroad, he finds a usurper on his throne. Out with him! Mustapha Alassane, 1966, Niger, 5 min.
Par la nuit

Par la nuit

This project is a unique collaboration between film maker Cesar Paes, storyteller Jean-Luc Raharimanana and musicians Tao Ravao, each of whom inspired one... Cesar Paes, Jean-Luc Raharimanana, Tao Ravao, 2010, Madagascar, France, 40 min.
Siliva the Zulu

Siliva the Zulu

In 1927, director Attilio Gatti travelled to Zululand to create a film weaving genuine anthropological elements into a fantasy of witchcraft and betrayal. With... Attilio Gatti, 1927, Italy, South Africa, 64 min.