Berlin Previews of ’’La Pirogue’’ in presence of director Moussa Touré, June 2 & 3, 2013, Hackesche Höfe Cinema, Berlin

On the occasion of its Berlin cinema release, AfricAvenir and Sunugal e.V. invite you on Sunday, June 2^nd 2013 at 17h00 and on Monday, June 3rd 2013 at 20h00 to the Berlin Previews of the multiple awards winning movie ’’La Pirogue’’ at Hackesche Höfe Cinema in presence of Senegalese director Moussa Touré. Set in enthralling motions, Moussa Touré narrates the story of a risk-taking and often deadly journey across the sea. The 30 men, who came together on the pirogue aim to reach the Canary Isles. From here they aspire to realize their dreams, becoming Musicians, Soccer players or to simply get a job on a Spanish plantation. Some of the passengers that gathered from different regions of Senegal as well as neighbouring countries have never even laid eyes on the sea. Only captain Baye Laye, who has reluctantly taken commando, is acquainted with the dangers of the crossing. And this is how the hazardous passage on the pirogue begins, which reveals itself to be a great challenge to the men.

„The story Mr. Touré has chosen to tell is both painfully specific — about these individuals, in this boat — and immeasurably vast, since the experience it depicts is shared by millions of people around the world. And yet somehow he gets the scale just right.“ (The New York Times)

The screenings will be followed by a discussion with director Moussa Touré as well as by a small reception in the cinema foyer.

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We recommend to reserve tickets! Tel: 030-283 46 03 or online: www.hackesche-hoefe.org