This winter holiday season, Cinema Awujo! presents a collection of classic comedy short films. These films encapsulate the spirit of togetherness as each short focuses on a different familial relationship. Escape from the cold to watch the earlier works of Africa’s greatest auteurs! The likes of which include Fanta Régina Nacro, Ekwa Msangi, Christa Eka, and Mahamat Saleh Haroun. Let the laughter and joy of African storytelling fill your living rooms.
Don't miss an exclusive recorded conversation between Fanta Régina Nacro and Ekwa Msangi, where they share insights into their creative process, the challenges faced as African women in cinema, bridging generations and regions.
A young man returns home where he lives with his parents. Thinking he is alone, he pours whiskey in a teapot to savor his moment without incurring the wrath of his Muslim family. His father comes in and, seeing the teapot, requests a cup. At first surprised by its taste, he seems however to particularly appreciate this variety of tea and drinks several cups. In an advanced state of intoxication, he confides in his son in a way he never has before.
- Year1998
- Runtime8 minutes
- LanguageChadian Arabic, English
- CountryChad
- DirectorMahamat Saleh Haroun
This winter holiday season, Cinema Awujo! presents a collection of classic comedy short films. These films encapsulate the spirit of togetherness as each short focuses on a different familial relationship. Escape from the cold to watch the earlier works of Africa’s greatest auteurs! The likes of which include Fanta Régina Nacro, Ekwa Msangi, Christa Eka, and Mahamat Saleh Haroun. Let the laughter and joy of African storytelling fill your living rooms.
Don't miss an exclusive recorded conversation between Fanta Régina Nacro and Ekwa Msangi, where they share insights into their creative process, the challenges faced as African women in cinema, bridging generations and regions.
A young man returns home where he lives with his parents. Thinking he is alone, he pours whiskey in a teapot to savor his moment without incurring the wrath of his Muslim family. His father comes in and, seeing the teapot, requests a cup. At first surprised by its taste, he seems however to particularly appreciate this variety of tea and drinks several cups. In an advanced state of intoxication, he confides in his son in a way he never has before.
- Year1998
- Runtime8 minutes
- LanguageChadian Arabic, English
- CountryChad
- DirectorMahamat Saleh Haroun