Film festivals are notorious for artsy, occasionally pretentious audiences indulging in the most avant-garde and often abstract of the film world.
Not this time. This film festival boasts authenticity, grit and spirit. Led by Alberto Tavares, the man behind the Manifesto movement, it promises to indulge the senses and challenge a spectrum of emotions through the story-telling of two films. Both features representing the Portuguese speaking African nations or "P.A.L.O.P." as they have been coined. The festival showcases two films entwined with the Manifesto movement and its dedication to bringing cherished recognition of these nations. As well as being a platform for up-and-coming African artists it also boasts opportunities for those who choose her as their muse.
Firstly, the critically acclaimed and award-winning, The Hero. Set in post-war Angola, the film follows the return home of Victorio, a civil war veteran. It promises to poigantly demonstrate the tragic consequences of civil war upon society and the impact of its aftermath of individuals. Within this story are carefully weaved the tales of three other characters and the cost of war upon their lives.
The second feature is a feature documentary entitled The Journey of Cape Verde. Portrayed through the eyes of a young boy it follows his passage to uncovering his identity as a true Cape Verdean. Filmed in four years it accompanies him on his journeys and delves into Cape Verde's rich history.
The festival spans over three day, claiming to be a realistic protrayal of this often, all too easily overlooked genre.
In an intimate setting, the films will be shown along with commentary from members of Manifesto.
Not this time. This film festival boasts authenticity, grit and spirit. Led by Alberto Tavares, the man behind the Manifesto movement, it promises to indulge the senses and challenge a spectrum of emotions through the story-telling of two films. Both features representing the Portuguese speaking African nations or "P.A.L.O.P." as they have been coined. The festival showcases two films entwined with the Manifesto movement and its dedication to bringing cherished recognition of these nations. As well as being a platform for up-and-coming African artists it also boasts opportunities for those who choose her as their muse.
Firstly, the critically acclaimed and award-winning, The Hero. Set in post-war Angola, the film follows the return home of Victorio, a civil war veteran. It promises to poigantly demonstrate the tragic consequences of civil war upon society and the impact of its aftermath of individuals. Within this story are carefully weaved the tales of three other characters and the cost of war upon their lives.
The second feature is a feature documentary entitled The Journey of Cape Verde. Portrayed through the eyes of a young boy it follows his passage to uncovering his identity as a true Cape Verdean. Filmed in four years it accompanies him on his journeys and delves into Cape Verde's rich history.
The festival spans over three day, claiming to be a realistic protrayal of this often, all too easily overlooked genre.
In an intimate setting, the films will be shown along with commentary from members of Manifesto.
By Christina Warner
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