Važnyčiotojas + Juodaodė iš... (Skalvija)

rider
Boroom Sarret
dir. Ousmane Sembène \ Drama \ Senegal \ 1963 \ Rain, English subt. \ 0.20

The first Ousmane Sembène short film tells the story of a carrier going to make a living for a living, but for empathy for others for the poor, works free of charge and remain hungry. Not only does the film convey one person's daily struggle, it also reveals broader social, economic and political problems in post -colonial society. The "rider" demonstrates the deep footprint of colonialism and how rooted power structures remained unchanged. The film is opposed to different urban spaces - the poor part of the Dakar and the modern Plateeu district, which the carrier is not entitled to entry. Inequalities that cannot be transcended even after liberation from the colonial authority. The film is considered the first professional film made by Africa. N-13

Black from…
LA NOire de…
dir. Ousmane Sembène \ Drama \ Senegal, France \ 1966 \ Rain, English subt. \ 1.05

A young Senegalist Dijuana leaves to France to work in a rich French family. In the hope of a better life, she does not take long to realize that she has been trapped. "France is a kitchen, living room, bath and bedroom for me." The lady who has employed her expects not only the babysitters, but also the chefs, maids, laundry services, and this completely brings the dignity of Dijuana. The maid's clothes, lack of personal time and space imprison the girl between the walls of the apartment. Depressed everyday life, Dijuana sinks into memories and surrenders to melancholy. Through the history of Dijuana, the film reveals the power relationship between the former colonizer and the colonized, highlighting economic and cultural exploitation, forced assimilation and psychological pressure. "Black from ..." is the first feature film made by African director and has earned international recognition. N-16

The short film "The Wayer" will be shown before the movie "Black from…"

French films with Lithuanian and English subtitles.
in French with Lithuanian and English subtits. For Ousman Sembène (1923-2007), a retrospective of films. Sembène is often referred to as the "father of African cinema". He laid the foundation for African cinema and unlocked many first times ” - the first professional film made by Africa; the first feature film made by Africa and earning international recognition; the first film made in the local Volophs; his films became a powerful political and social resistance tool. According to the director.

The retrospective features seven most important films of Ousman Sembène made from 1963 to 1988. They tell about Senegal French colonial heritage, the effects of political independence, patriarchal system, corruption, tensions between African traditions and Western values.

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