Still from If(fy), directed by Lesego Vorster, Ross Lelliot, Osiokeh Ikharo
£15 / £10 MEMBERS / £10 CONCESSIONS
This series of shorts brings together a dynamic collection of animated films from across Africa, showcasing the power of animation to tell compelling stories. From Tanzania to Egypt, Senegal to Ethiopia, these films explore myths, histories, culture and deeply personal journeys through vibrant and imaginative visuals.
From mythic battles against mystical forces to deeply reflective journeys of loss, love, and survival, animation allows these filmmakers to push the boundaries of storytelling, bringing African narratives to life in bold and transformative ways.
This screening is a special Dine & View event. All ticket prices include a plate of food from Serybi’s Grill to enjoy during the screening.
PROGRAMME:
JABARI directed by Francis Y Brown
An orphan, Jabari, raised by seer Hem-Netjer, grows to uncover the mystery behind his birth and the demise of his parent. He takes on mystical giants summoned from the dark realms of the underworld in the course of fulfilling his discovered purpose and saving the innocent people of Aksum.
BAHR directed by Belal Abosamra
While grieving the loss of his wife, a father struggles with faith in a chance to reconnect with her; the journey is portrayed as death being a beginning rather than an end, a simple line separating two worlds.
IF(FY) directed by Lesego Vorster, Ross Lelliot, Osiokeh Ikharo
Ifeanyi has been planning his first move; he just needs an in. Or maybe an unobstructed view. His intentions are dubious but pure. He swears! After getting a pity-invite, he finally gets the chance he’s been waiting for. But will it be too late? If(fy) explores the idea that the rules dictating our morality are re-written in the presence of things we want more; and how our outer face often masks an inner struggle to navigate our fears.
HAIR CARE directed by Fatima Wardy
When her hair braider disappears on her, a young woman must traverse an animated Ivory Coast in order to track her down.
NEBSEI directed by Gabriel Frewayni Tesfaye
Nebsey, meaning ‘my body’ in Tigrigna, is a short-animated film revealing the story of women who faced sexual and gender based violence during the war in Tigray.
ABOUT FILM AFRICA
This screening is part of Film Africa 2024. Film Africa, London’s biggest celebration of African and African diaspora cinema presented by the Royal African Society, returns for its 11th edition from Friday 25 October to Sunday 3 November 2024.
ACCESS
- Room will be dark
- The films are captioned.
- Wheelchair Access and/or Disabled Toilets are available at this site.
- Please contact mail@southlondongallery.org with any additional access requirements.
- If you would like to attend this event but the ticket price is a limitation please get in touch as we have reserved a number of free tickets for low-income individuals. Contact us at: adoudu@southlondongallery.org