Iara Lee | 2017 | Burkina Faso | 72'

A small landlocked country in West Africa, Burkina Faso is home to a vibrant community of artists, musicians, engaged citizens who carry on the revolutionary spirit of Thomas Sankara, killed in a coup d'état led by his best friend and advisor Blaise Compaoré, who then ruled the country as an autocrat for 27 years, til a massive popular insurrection led to his removal. Today, the spirit of resistance and political change is mightier than ever and it permeates every aspect of the Burkinabè life. It is an inspiration, not only to Africa, but also to the rest of the world.
 

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Manifesto Film Festival 2018 brings the art of resistance to Amsterdam, and they will drop by Cavia as well! Last year the festival was known as the Norwich Radical Film Festival and was based in Norwich, England. They showcase cinema that is socially and culturally thought-provoking while concurrently exemplifying either the existing or retrospective zeitgeist. This year they will show more than 200 films of all genres, from all around the world.