Sense Africa ? a Foster brrs retrospective

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Sense Africa a Foster brothers retrospective --

Tue, 03 Feb 2015 11:53

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A giant black leopard whose entire personality was changed when he communicated with the amazing animal-whisperer Anna Breytenbach in the Foster brothers latest film The Animal Communicator brought the brothers work to the hearts, and minds, of a whole new audience around the world.

Sense Africa is an overview of the past, and ongoing work of two of South Africa s leading documentary filmmakers The Foster Brothers. For two decades Craig and Damon Foster have been producing films which examine the relationship between humanity and nature, focussing particularly on the understanding of Africa s indigenous heritage. Diviners, healers and hunters openly share their wisdom with the brothers, creating unique film experiences that give audiences an intense insight into the natural and cultural tapestries of the continent.

The opening night Sense Africa presentation on Sunday, 15 February at The Baxter Theatre, will be a unique opportunity to enjoy an evening with the Foster brothers featuring key note speaker Anna Breytenbach, the animal communicator. The presentation will be followed by a panel discussion with Anna, Swati, Craig and Damon Foster and guests focusing on the interspecies communications central to so much of The Brothers work.

Sense Africa continues on Monday, 16 February, with a special screening of The Animal Communicator at The Labia Theatre and a Q&A with Anna Breytenbach.

Sense Africa will include screenings of all of the Foster brothers feature-length documentary films, which have garnered 50 international awards between them. Most screenings will be followed by a Q&A and facilitated audience discussion involving the filmmakers, experts and members of their project teams. Films include favourites such as The Great Dance and Cosmic Africa, as well as films never before screened in Cape Town such as Iceman and Sharkman.

The Sense Africa programme will conclude on Sunday, 22 February, with a multi-media presentation by Craig and Damon Foster introducing the brothers latest venture: The Sea-Change Project. The presentations offer a first opportunity to see some of the inspiring footage and images filmed in False Bay a newly declared Hope Spot which will form the basis of a new film and introduce The Sea-Change Foundation.

The full Sense Africa program includes 11 films with guest speakers and facilitated Q&As and will screen at The Labia throughout the week of 16 to 22 February 2015.

Please check The Labia website, or While You Were Sleeping or Exploring Consciousness for screening times.

Sense Africa is a collaborative project of Exploring Consciousness, While You Were Sleeping and The Labia Theatre.

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