Disco Afrika: A Malagasy Story

Politics/Society, Germany/Qatar 2023

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Madagascar, today. Kwame, 20, is trying to make a living in the underground sapphire mines. An unexpected event forces him to return to his hometown, where he finds his mother, old friends and the corruption that plagues his country. Swayed by conflicting feelings, he has to choose between easy money and brotherhood, individualism and the awakening of a political conscience. A delicate film, conceived as a journey of initiation through the city, but also through the past. Looking for work, but also following in his father's footsteps, Kwame (re)discovers the city in which he grew up with fresh eyes, and develops his social convictions.
81 min
HD
Starting at 12
Audio language:
Malagasy
Subtitles:
EnglishFrenchGermanSpanish

Awards

Afrika Film Festival in Cologne 2023 Jury Prize
Berlin International Film Festival 2024 Special Mention AG-Kino Gilde Cinema Vision 14Plus

More information

Original title:

Disco Afrika: une histoire malgache

Original language:

Malagasy

Further titles:

Disco Afrika

Disco Afrika : une histoire malgache

Disco Afrika: Eine madagassische Geschichte

Format:

1.85:1 HD, Color

Age rating:

Starting at 12

Audio language:

Malagasy

Subtitles:

EnglishFrenchGermanSpanish