In the film “Banzo”, the story of the persistence of neo-slavery, long after slavery was banned builds on the small details of life, and the documents often passed over. The normalization of violence affects everyone involved, but for the labourers it destroys their motivation to engage with life. And doctors are called to investigate this new ‘sickness’.
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Echoes of resistance: “The seed of the sacred fig”
At the 77th Cannes Film Festival, Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof was honoured with the Special Jury Award for his film “The seed of the sacred fig”. In his acceptance speech, Rasoulof highlighted the plight of his fellow actors who were unable to attend the festival due to the regime in […]
Cinema capture and celebrates Black girlhood
A year-long touring programme featuring films exploring the childhoods of Black girls, made by Black filmmakers, began last 11 May. Called “Snapshot”, it will be shown in 30 venues across the UK and will end in April 2025. It is a series of four features and five short films […]
The resurgence of Central American cinema
The major film showcase will be held at The Garden Cinema in London, celebrating culturally driven innovative art and music, with the full-length season taking place between May 4 and June 11, featuring films from Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Guatemala, and El Salvador. Zalayka Azam During the beginning […]
Celebrating 30 years of Viva! Latin American cinema
A tribute to Spanish and Latin American cinema, with a special focus on Argentinian films amid funding cuts in Argentina, began last week. It runs until 25 April in Manchester. Highlights include works by Argentine director María Luisa Bemberg and a huge lineup of diverse and contemporary films from across […]