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In Cooperation with Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen (ifa): „prêt-à-partager“ 26 April – 8 July 2012 in Berlin and 3 May – 1. July 2012 in Stuttgart
The dual exhibition “prêt-à-partager”at the ifa Galleries Berlin and Stuttgart presents the results of numerous transnational and interdisciplinary artistic encounters on the African continent. After having travelled to seven venues across West and South Africa, the exhibition is now also presented in Germany by the Institute for Foreign Cultural Relations to show the interplay between…
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African Perspectives: Namibian premiere of the film „L’Absence“ by Mama Keita on Sat. 28. April 2012, 19h00 at Studio 77
On Saturday, 28 April 2012 at 19h AfricAvenir Windhoek presents the Namibian premiere of the film "L’Absence" (2009, Guinea/France, OengST) directed by Mama KEÏTA at Studio 77. Part social commentary, part thriller, L’Absence is an atmospheric and contemporary sketch of Senegal that touches on issues of drugs, prostitution, corruption, brain drain, and, possibly, redemption. Filmmaker Mama Keita gives us a film that urgently races…
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German Premiere: Toxi (OengU, 1952) by Robert Stemmle in the Framework of BE.BOP 2012. BLACK EUROPE BODY POLITICS at Hackesche Höfe Kino, Berlin, Sunday 6 May 2012, 17h
In the framework of BE.BOP 2012. BLACK EUROPE BODY POLITICS AfricAvenir and Art Labour Archives are screening the German post-war Founding Film (Gründungsfilm) “Toxi” (1952) by Robert A. Stemmle, on Sunday, 6 May 2012, 17h, at Hackesche Höfe Kino. The film tells the story of a five-year-old girl who suddenly appears on the doorstep of a well-to-do Hamburg family. The members…
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In Cooperation: ARTension: Straight forward with… Koyo Kouoh (Founder and artistic director of RAW MATERIAL COMPANY), SAVVY Contemporary, 25th of April 2012, 7pm
On Wednesday, 25 April 2012 at 7 pm SAVVY Contemporary invites to ARTension: Straight forward with… Koyo Kouoh (Founder and artistic director of RAW MATERIAL COMPANY) under the title "Mediations of the Self – African contemporary in transformation".With an introduction and moderation by Roger Martin Buergel (Artistic Director of documenta 12 and Busan Biennial 2012). AfricAvenir is a media partner…
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BE.BOP 2012- BLACK EUROPE BODY POLITICS at National Arts Gallery of Namibia on April 24, 2012, 7 pm, entrance free
On Tuesday, 24 April 2012, 7 pm AfricAvenir & National Arts Gallery of Namibia present BE.BOP 2012- BLACK EUROPE BODY POLITICS, an international screening program and transdisciplinary roundtable centered on Black European citizenship in connection to recent moving image and performative practices. In collaboration with AfricAvenir and the National Arts Gallery of Namibia, Alanna Lockward, the curator of this…
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Premiere: „Ein afrikanischer Blick auf Afrika – Kurzfilme von Afrikas Top Regisseuren“, am 22. April 2012, 17.00 Uhr
Am Sonntag, 22. April 2012 um 17 Uhr lädt AfricAvenir in Kooperation mit der Initiative Schwarze Menschen in Deutschland (ISD), Adefra – Schwarze Frauen in Deutschland, Jozi.tv, LoNam, AFROTAK TV cyberNomads und Planète Métisse zur Premiere der Kurzfilmreihe „L’Afrique vue par… – Ein afrikanischer Blick auf Afrika“ ins Hackesche Höfe Kino ein. Von Blood Diamond bis Machine Gun Preacher – die Mainstream Filme über Afrika werden von Weißen Regisseuren…
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Trainingsworkshop interkulturelle Kompetenz mit Schwerpunkt Afrika, 21. April 2012, 10:00-18:00 Uhr, Pangeahaus (Berlin)
Am kommenden Samstag, den 21. April 2012, von 10:00-18:00 Uhr lädt AfricAvenir zu einem Trainingsworkshop interkulturelle Kompetenz mit Trainer Lawrence Oduro-Sarpong (Teilnahmegebühr 25€). Der Workshop vermittelt Hintergrundwissen, eine afrikanische Perspektive und eine Möglichkeit zur Selbstreflexion. Die Verknüpfung dieser drei Lernebenen ermöglicht Perspektivwechsel und zielt auf die Entwicklung von Handlungskompetenz im Hinblick auf Prozesse der Gestaltung von Vielfalt und Qualitätssicherung im interkulturellen…
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Women Matter at „African Perspectives“, AfricAvenir Namibia Film Series 2012
The Namibian branch of AfricAvenir organises the film series “African Perspectives”, which has an impressive line-up of films that will be screened for the next several months in Windhoek, the capital. Founder and director Hans-Christian Mankhe talked to me about the important role of women in all facets of the organisation and film initiative. Beti…
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Namibian Premiere: „A Screaming Man“ by Mahamat-Saleh Haroun, on 11. April 2012, 18h30 at FNCC
On Wednesday, 11 April 2012 at 18:30h AfricAvenir & Franco Namibian Cultural Centre present the Namibian Premiere of the Chadian film, winner of the prestigious Jury Prize at Cannes Film Festival "A Screaming Man" by Director-Screenwriter Mahamat-Saleh Haroun (Chad-Belgium-France 2010 | 92min). Date: 11. April 2012, Time: 18h30Venue: FNCC, 118 Robert Mugabe AvenueEntrance: Free AfricAvenir and the FNCC thank…
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On Film and cinema in Libya – Interview with Libyan film critic and festival director Ramadan Salim, by Hans-Christian Mahnke
Ramadan Salim was born 1953 in Azizia, Libya. He is writer, journalist, and film critic, who began writing in 1979 about Libyan literature and never stopped since. His work focuses on Arabic culture in general, and on Magreb literature and cinema in particular. His works include the novels “Journey and Discover” (1997), “Critical Dimension” (2000),…


