African films @ The 53rd London film Festival 14-29 0ct 2009

Fire of Mansaré (Director, Mansour Sora Wade. Senagal)

Mon 19| 20:30| NFT2,

Tue 20| 16:15| NFT3,

Fri 23| 16:30| Ritzy Screen 2

Mansour Sora Wade presents a story about desire, choice and the freedom (or lack of it) of young people forced into a traditional practice where a male tags a girl at birth for marriage in adulthood.

Known mainly for his award-winning short films, Mansour Sora Wade delivers a second feature film as a story about desire, choice and the freedom (or lack of it) of young people forced into a traditional practice where a male tags a girl at birth for marriage in adulthood. Mathias returns triumphant to Mansaré, his native city, after having amassed a fortune abroad over a few years.

 

The Absence  (Directed by Mama Keita. Senagal and France)

Thu 15| 20:30| NFT2

Fri 16| 16:00| NFT2

An intense drama of loss, solitude, love and hope.