Nyanga

2023 | Color | 20:16

During the colonial era, Nyanga was kidnapped off the coast of Africa, brought to Mexico and enslaved. Though forced to work on the master's plantation, he never stopped dreaming of freedom.

Based on historical fact, and using shadow theater and hand made cinema, ‘Nyanga’ is an homage to resistance against colonial chains.

Country: México
Direction: Tewolde Serrano; Medhin
Script: Tewolde Serrano; Medhin
Production: Contreras; Daniela, Défossé; Nicolás
Photography: Sero; Xun
Sound: De Torcy; Martin, Cortés Navarrete; Carlos, Lavalle; Ricardo, Massarelli; Carlo
Music: Dolo; Akonio, Durel; Aleth
Cast:Hernández Almario; Álvaro Nel
Art direction: Teatro; Chipotle
Participation year at FICM: 2023

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