Word: wendemi
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Dates: during 1995-1995
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...Wendemi: Child of the Good Lord," directed by S. Pierre Yameogo, and "Neria," directed by God-win Mawuru, elegantly portray African society, mores, and identity...
...Wendemi" focuses on the path of an illegitimate man's search for his true identity after his community does not allow him to marry his love, Pogbi. "Wendemi" falls short of Yamego's goal, a criticism of sexual mores, and degenerates into a slow, plodding low-energy rhythm...
...Film Festival reflects the diverse cultural expression in African film. If you do not have time to see all the films. "Gito the Ungrateful" and "The Blue Eyes of Yonta" are the decided highlights. If time permits, "Neria" will inspire," Herstage Africa," "Shida and Matatizc." "A Certain Morning" and "Wendemi: Child of the Good Lord" will farther educate audiences on different African social concerns such as tribal customs, cultural identity, and child abuse. Perhaps the festival presents too much of a good thing--the breadth and depth of films are over whelming Thus festival should be a purely memorable...
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