Films in celebration of Namibia’s 25 years of independence

In celebration of Namibia’s 25th anniversary of independence, the FNCC and the Embassy of the Republic of Congo present the screening of the documentary ‘Plot for Peace’ (Complot pour la Paix).

This will be followed by a questions and answers/debate on Wednesday, 25 March at 18h30 in the FNCC Cinema. Entrance is free.

Directed by Carlos Agullo and Mandy Jacobson the 2013 documentary is South is 84 minutes long and screened in French with English subtitles.

It tells an untold story of Algerian-born French businessman Jean-Yves Ollivier’s involvement in Cold War-era African parallel diplomacy, the signing of the 1988 Brazzaville Protocol and discussions surrounding the eventual release of Nelson Mandela.

In continuation of the celebration of Namibian independence, AfricAvenir and the FNCC present their monthly film series ‘Inspiring Youth Imaginations’ in a double screening on Friday, 27 March and Saturday, 28 March. The films to be screened are ‘Tuuli’ (directed by Virgina Witts) and ‘Eembwiti’ (directed by Perivi Katjavivi).

‘Tuuli’ is a 5-minute long drama comedy presented in Oshiwambo with English subtitles.

It tells the story of a curious young girl in northern Namibia trying to learn and grow up as her surroundings demand. One day, a mishap happens to her, and Tuuli finds a way to solve the problem.

‘Eembwiti’ is an 18 minute long drama comedy about a Namibian family from the busy city of Windhoek who travel up north to the village to visit their granny. The children are especially snobby and spoilt. They upset their granny and break village customs and norms. They somehow find fun and adventure in the culture they fought so hard to resist.

The screenings are followed by discussions about the film and how it relates to the lives of our young audience. The filmmakers Katjavivi and Witts will attend the screening and have a storytelling with the audience.

The screenings take place at the HISA Community Centre in Katutura on Friday at 14h30 and at the FNCC Cinema on Saturday at 10h00. Entrance is N$15 for adults and N$5 for children.