Dolce Vita Africana
New York African Film Festival 2013
April 3 - 9, 2013
U.S. Premiere!
Filmmaker Q&A on April 4!
A documentary about renowned photographer Malick Sidibe, whose iconic images captured the carefree spirit of a generation asserting their freedom after Malian independence.
U.S. Premiere!
Filmmaker Q&A on April 4!
A documentary about internationally-renowned Malian photographer Malick Sidibe, whose iconic images from the late-50s through 70s captured the carefree spirit of his generation asserting their freedom after independence, until an Islamic coup ushered in years of military dictatorship.
Screening with:
A History of Independence
Daouda Coulibaly | Senegal/Mali | 2009 | 21m
Following an African cinematic trend of retelling traditional oral stories through cinema, this film depicts the life of newlyweds Sire and Nama. Nama decides to make his home in a cave, where he will lead a hermit’s life and devote himself to God.
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