The multi award-winning short film Kanye Kanye screens this afternoon at half-past two O’clock (14H30) at the Community Centre, at Erf 3316, Omuvapu Street, Okuruyangava, and tomorrow at ten O’clock (10H00) at the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre (FNCC) Cinema.
Kanye Kanye, a comedy, was directed by South African Miklas Manneke in 2013, is for all ages and in Zulu with English subtitles. It’s about a small township where many years ago, two best friends had a childish argument about which apple is better, the red or the green. The argument leads to a great division within the township. Everyone who believes that the red apple is better moves to the left side of a big white line in red houses, while everyone who thinks green is better moves to the right side in green houses.
Thomas a big, friendly teenager who lives on the green side falls in love with a beautiful, compassionate girl called Thandi. The only problem is that she lives on the red side of the township. The couple is commanded to never see each again by their parents, who would rather destroy something than let it blossom for what they believe is the greater good. To overcome the division Thomas decides to build a string telephone from his room, across the township to Thandi’s room on the red side. However how long can this connection go on until the townsfolk, especially their parents become aware?
Next Wednesday, also at the FNCC, is the screening of the Angolan documentary, Agostinho Neto”, 2000, by Angolan veteran filmmaker Orlando Fortunato de Oliveira. Entrance is N$20. Orlando Fortunato will attend the screening and will be available for questions.
Agostinho Neto was one of the most important figures of the Movement for the Liberation of Angola. Founder of the Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola (M.P.L.A.). He experienced many intense years in the fight for the liberation of his country.