AfriDocs continues to inspire with compelling and relevant television. This month, on the one year anniversary of the October, so-called Barefoot Revolution in Burkina Faso that saw President Compaor literally chased from his palace after trying to stand for a third term, AfriDocs is proud to present A Barefoot Revolution, the first film to be made about the events of October 2014.
AfriDocs will also be screening Captain Thomas Sankara, a powerful film that provides the political history of Burkina Faso, and in light of the recent coup and other developments in Burkina Faso, is more relevant than ever. The film is produced from archival footage of Sankara between 1983 and 1987.
Sankara - Africas Che Guevara' - was a Marxist, anti-imperialist revolutionary who, in four years in power, doubled the number of children in schools, reduced infant mortality, redistributed land from feudal landlords to peasants and planted 10 million trees that still help shade Ouagadougou, the capital. He was deposed in 1987 by his best friend and colleague, the recently ousted President Campaor , setting the stage for the most recent developments in the country.
The people's revolution from 30th October 2014 was recently put in danger by another coup last month, that the now arrested coup leader General Diendere admits was the biggest mistake'.
15 October
Everyday Rebellion | Arash T. Riahi & Arman T. Riahi | Global | 2013 | 110 min
What does the Occupy movement have in common with the Spanish Indignados or the Arab Spring? Is there a connection between the Iranian democracy movement and the Syrian struggle? And what is the link between the Ukrainian topless activists of Femen and the anti-government protests in Egypt? The reasons for the various uprisings in these countries may be diverse, but the creative nonviolent tactics they use are strongly connected.
Cinema for Peace 2014 - Most Valuable Documentary of the Year Winner
22 October
Black Out | Eva Weber | Guinea | 2012 | 47 min
Every day during exam season, as the sun sets over Conakry, Guinea, hundreds of school children begin a nightly pilgrimage to the airport, petrol stations and wealthy parts of the city, searching for light. This evocative documentary tells the story of these children's inspiring struggle for education in the face of the country's own fight for change.
Best Medium Length Documentary at Cinemambiente in Italy 2013
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As Old As My Tongue: The Myth and Life of Bi Kidude | Andy Jones | Zanzibar | 2006 | 66 min
A portrait of Bi Kidude, a living legend on her home island of Zanzibar. She has beguiled audiences around the world on her wide and varied travels. Filmed over three years in Zanzibar and on tour with Bi Kidude.
Best International Documentary, Womens International Film and Arts Festival (Miami), 2007
29 October
Captain Thomas Sankara | Christophe Cupelin | Burkina Faso | 2014 | 52 min
A portrait composed of archives of Thomas Sankara, president of Burkina Faso between 1983 and his murder in 1987. Ready to liberate his country and transform the mentalities of his fellow citizens, contesting the worlds political order and challenging the powers of his time, Sankara stands out strongly in the history both of Africa and of the world.
Audience Award, Black Movie Film Festival 2013
Screened with
A Barefoot Revolution | Christian Carmosino | Burkina Faso | 2014 | 54 min
In October 2014 Burkina Faso's capital Ouagadougou is the theatre of massive demonstrations against the country's President, Blaise Compaor , and his attempt to change the Constitution in order to keep the power for 15 more years. As a result of his intransigence, the protest turns into a full revolution, lasting 6 days and nights and ending with Compaor 's departure, after a dictatorship of 27 years. A transitional government takes over and prepares the elections planned for October 2015.
AfriDocs screens every THURSDAY at 19:55 Central African time (GMT 2) on [ED] DStv Channel 190 & GOtv Channel 65 across sub-Saharan Africa. Repeats on Sundays - visit website for full schedule
For the full programme schedule and synopses of the films, please go to www.afridocs.net or www.facebook.com/AfriDocs
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AfriDocs continues to inspire with compelling and relevant television. This month, on the one year anniversary of the October, so-called Barefoot Revolution in Burkina Faso that saw President Compaor literally chased from his palace after trying to stand for a third term, AfriDocs is proud to present A Barefoot Revolution, the first film to be made about the events of October 2014.
