South London Gallery is currently hosting a series of films that highlight the stories of African life, music, migration, community, and memory in both Africa and the diaspora. This film showcase is part of Film Africa, a renowned event that celebrates African cinema in Europe and is presented by the Royal African Society across various venues in London.
Located in the heart of Peckham, South London Gallery is offering a selection of short films from the festival until November 3rd. One of the upcoming events on November 1st is “Queer Ghanaian Stories,” which will feature a program of four films by Ghanaian filmmakers focusing on familial, platonic, and romantic relationships within the queer community. One of the films to be screened is “Reluctantly Queer” by Akosua Adoma Owusu, which tells the story of a young Ghanaian man struggling to come to terms with his sexuality while navigating his relationship with his mother.
The following day, on November 2nd, the gallery will present “Places and Traces,” a collection of short films that explore displacement and cultural heritage in various locations such as Detroit, Egypt, the Caribbean, and the UK. One of the featured films is “Detroit We Dey” by Ozi Uduma, which delves into the history and future of a social club founded by Nigerian immigrants in Detroit. Another film, “I Promise You Paradise” by Morad Mostafa, follows the journey of a 17-year-old African migrant in Egypt.
Additionally, on November 2nd, the gallery will showcase “My Home,” a series of short films that highlight the relationship between communities and their landscapes, forgotten histories, and ongoing struggles for recognition. One of the films, “Mayo” by Henry J Kamara, provides a glimpse into the lives of children living in a special region of Tanzania, capturing the essence of the local culture and people.
Throughout the film series, South London Gallery will also feature programs that focus on African women’s experiences and cultures, as well as the impact of music and the aspirations of African artists in the “On The Beat” program.
Film Africa’s full program includes film screenings, Q&As, and events running from October 26th to November 3rd at various locations across London. The festival will culminate on November 3rd with two screenings of the award-winning documentary “Dahomey” directed by Senegalese filmmaker Mati Diop at the British Film Institute (BFI) Southbank.
For more information about the screenings at South London Gallery, you can visit their website at https://www.southlondongallery.org/events/home-film-africa/. To learn more about Film Africa, you can visit https://www.filmafrica.org/. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich and diverse world of African cinema.
