Sembene’s hour long gem is a sharp indictment of the exploitation that follows colonial rule. The imagery of the African mask perfectly encapsulates the nature of modern domestic servitude, seeking to strip away the humanity of the individual and turn them into nothing more than an ornament. Amazing how much depth was fit into 65 minutes.
Sembene’s hour long gem is a sharp indictment of the exploitation that follows colonial rule. The imagery of the African mask perfectly encapsulates the nature of modern domestic servitude, seeking to strip away the humanity of the individual and turn them into nothing more than an ornament. Amazing how much depth was fit into 65 minutes.