Dir. Jean-Pierre Bekolo, 2021, Cameroon, Colombia, 101min, DCP, Color
In French, Spanish and English with English subtitles
This fake ethnology film is formatted like a documentary centering on the discovery and history of Colombia’s black people. It explores cultural identity forged around “resistance” against slavery followed by colonialism.
CinéSalon is supported by BNP Paribas, Sofitel and Air France.
African Futurism: The World of Jean-Pierre Bekolo is curated by Delphine Selles-Alvarez (FIAF Film Curator), and Chloé Dheu (FIAF Assistant Film Programmer).
Series initiated by artist Pascale Marthine Tayou.
FIAF’s programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
Photo © Jean-Pierre Bekolo
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