APOSTLES OF CINEMA

Tanzania
2022

Director: Darragh Amelia, Gertrude Malizana, Jesse Gerard Mpango, Cece Mlay

Language: Swahili with English subtitles

Apostles of Cinema (or Tenzi Za Sinema) follows Frank, DJ Black, and Rehema, three devoted film workers in Tanzania, as they reintroduce a classic piece of the country’s film history to their audiences of working class cinephiles. We join them, alongside Maangamizi: The Ancient One (2001), on a journey through the labyrinth of informal libraries, studios, and cinemas that exist to keep film and film culture alive. A testament to the profound cultural value of film when made truly accessible.

Screenings

30 July | 12:30 | Suncoast 8
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Credits

Director

Darragh Amelia, Gertrude Malizana, Jesse Gerard Mpango, Cece Mlay

Producer

Darragh Amelia, Jesse Gerard Mpango, Cece Mlay, Gertrude Malizana

Screenplay

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Cinematography

Darragh Amelia

Cast

Maulidi Frank Shabaan, Rajab Black Magula, Rehema Maganga

Runtime

16 min

Darragh Amelia, Gertrude Malizana, Jesse Gerard Mpango, Cece Mlay

Ajabu Ajabu is a collective of audio-visual practitioners based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, who work on the preservation, production, and presentation of audio-visual art. Their work is centred around collaborative curatorial interrogations related to deconstructing bias across film cultures, platforming under-represented narratives and modes of storytelling, and promoting amateur and experimental practice. visit ajabuajabu.com
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