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Africa-Press – Namibia. <\/strong><\/span>Film enthusiasts and cinephiles in Namibia are gearing up for an exciting cinematic extravaganza as the annual Namibia Film Week 2023 commences today.<\/p>\n

This five-day event, organised by the Namibia Film Commission, will run until Friday at various venues around Windhoek. It is poised to celebrate the rich and diverse world of Namibian filmmaking under the theme \u2018Lights, camera, Namibia!\u2019.<\/p>\n

The opening night tonight will witness the screening of \u2018Tjipangandjara\u2019, a 67-minute exploration of Otjiherero culture and language through the lens of an Otjiherero poet and linguist.<\/p>\n

Directed and produced by Lesley Tjiueza, the film offers an authentic portrayal of Namibia\u2019s linguistic and cultural heritage. The venue is the Namcol Yetuyama Centre, and screening starts at 18h30.<\/p>\n

The second day of the Namibia Film Week starts at the same time and venue and presents a diverse lineup of films. Highlights include a film by the St. George\u2019s Diocesan School, titled \u2018The Art of Colour\u2019, a thought-provoking 11-minute film set in a futuristic world, where love is forbidden across colour lines, and \u2018Rhino Conservation\u2019, a 7-minute documentary by Mulenga Mwelwa that sheds light on the vital work of protecting rhinos from poachers.<\/p>\n

Also on the schedule is Tutu Mungoba\u2019s film, \u2018Veraa!\u2019, a 35-minute exploration of how slang shapes modern communication in Namibia and a film by Ronald James, titled \u2018Deep Connection \u2013 An Introduction to Namibia\u2019s Sharks\u2019, a 12-minute dive into the diversity of marine life in Namibian waters.<\/p>\n

The evening closes with \u2018The Cobin Bok\u2019 documentary by Coolcat Productions, which is a 38-minute portrayal of a remarkable individual, who defies societal expectations.<\/p>\n

Day 3 takes place at The Village, where discussions centred around the success of \u2018The White Line Distribution\u2019 are scheduled. This offers a unique opportunity for attendees to gain insights into the distribution strategies that have made Namibian films successful on a global scale.<\/p>\n

On Thursday, the festival relocates to Hotel Thuringerhof under the theme \u2018Shots for Shots in Shorts\u2019. The lineup includes \u2018Normalise Therapy\u2019, a 22-minute film by Martin Kapuka that advocates for the normalisation of therapy and open conversations about mental well-being, and Changa Mugwala\u2019s \u2018The Job Induction\u2019, a 10-minute drama, highlighting the challenges of choosing between an advanced salary and a food pack during a job induction process.<\/p>\n

Other notable films for the evening include \u2018Lauf\u2019, a 17-minute thriller by Thanky Hamutenya about an elderly man confronting his past, Leon Mubiana\u2019s \u2018Snare\u2019, a 22-minute thriller involving a young wife targeted by organised crime, and Nandi Nastasja\u2019s \u2018Stray Flower\u2019, a 14-minute historical drama set in 1904.<\/p>\n

The evening concludes with \u2018The Game\u2019, a 17-minute film by Jenny Kandange, which is a mystery where four strangers must play their way out of a puzzling situation, and \u2018It Has to Do with Emilia\u2019, a 38-minute film by Luhnar Pickering exploration of forbidden desires and their consequences.<\/p>\n

The final day of Namibia Film Week begins with a masterclass, featuring Markus Bensch at The Village. Bensch is a Locations Managers Guild International awards nominee for his contribution to Steven Spielberg\u2019s film, \u2018Bridge of Spies\u2019.<\/p>\n

The closing night, held at Hotel Thuringerhof, features the film, \u2018Under the Hanging Tree\u2019. This 67-minute thriller, directed and produced by Perivi Katjavivi, uncovers Namibia\u2019s colonial history and the Herero genocide as the hard-boiled police officer investigates the mysterious death of a German farmer. For ticket information and updates, visit the Namibia Film Commission website and join the conversation on social media, using #NamibiaFilmWeek2023.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Namibia<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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