a well-defined exploration of post-colonial dehumanization and destruction. not much else to say.

a well-defined exploration of post-colonial dehumanization and destruction. not much else to say.

Beneath its stark simplicity lies a deeply incisive critique of servitude, dignity and devastating examination of alienation and post colonial exploitation that paints a piercing human portrait of invisible oppression

Profondément humain et tragiquement silencieux

Beneath its stark simplicity lies a deeply incisive critique of servitude, dignity and devastating examination of alienation and post colonial exploitation that paints a piercing human portrait of invisible oppression

Profondément humain et tragiquement silencieux

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.

this was incredibly eye opening. the cinematography was beautiful. the ending was tragic.

this was incredibly eye opening. the cinematography was beautiful. the ending was tragic.

Of 4 sterren of 4 en een half. Heel veel symboliek. Dit is evenveel poezie als film, en dat is niet iets slechts. Sommige shots zijn insane. Sommige shots zijn kunst. 1 uur is de perfecte lengte voor deze film.

Of 4 sterren of 4 en een half. Heel veel symboliek. Dit is evenveel poezie als film, en dat is niet iets slechts. Sommige shots zijn insane. Sommige shots zijn kunst. 1 uur is de perfecte lengte voor deze film.