Conakry
Originally released in 2012. Conakry is a documentary film. directed by Filipa César. At just 11 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Grada Kilomba and Diana McCarty
Synopsis
"Conakry" is a homage to the Guinean-Bissauan and Cape Verdean anti-colonial leader Amílcar Cabral. This poetic film is a single shot 16mm film staged at the Haus der Kulturen der Welt in Berlin and based on the archival images. The film-maker Filipa César, invited the Portuguese writer and artist Grada Kilomba and the American radio activist Diana McCarty to reflect on the images and their history, questioning what these film archive mean in a post-African liberation world.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 2012
14 years ago
Runtime
0h 11m
11 minutes total
Language
Portuguese
Original language
Country
Germany
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Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PT
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Conakry about?
"Conakry" is a homage to the Guinean-Bissauan and Cape Verdean anti-colonial leader Amílcar Cabral. This poetic film is a single shot 16mm film staged at the Haus der Kulturen der Welt in Berlin a...
Who directed Conakry?
Conakry was directed by Filipa César.
How long is Conakry?
Conakry has a runtime of 0 hours and 11 minutes (11 minutes total).
When was Conakry released?
Conakry was released on January 1, 2012 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Conakry?
The main cast of Conakry includes Grada Kilomba, Diana McCarty.