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Amil Shivji is a Tanzanian filmmaker and lecturer at the University of Dar es Salaam. His films, including "T-Junction" (2017) and "Tug of War" (2021), tackle...
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Amil Shivji is a Tanzanian filmmaker and lecturer at the University of Dar es Salaam. His films, including "T-Junction" (2017) and "Tug of War" (2021), tackle misrepresentations of Africa and themes of neocolonialism. Shivji's work has garnered international acclaim, earning awards like the Tanit d'Or at the Carthage Film Festival (2022).
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May 23, 2024
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A poignant documentary following two Tanzanian families, the Mbanos and the Kaayas, on a quest to reclaim the remains of their ancestors. Executed by the German colonial army over a century ago, their remains were taken to Germany for racist research. The film chronicles their emotional journey through bureaucracy and history as they fight to bring their loved ones home.
Jul 8, 2017
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Jun 9, 2013
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Set in a busy street of Dar es Salaam, a shoeshine boy offers us a conscious and subconscious perspective of the space and people of his city ranging from the local politician to University students as well as the neighbor tea maker. This short-film is both a social commentary and an artistic depiction of the life, aspirations and perspectives of a working child.