Join us for an evening of powerful storytelling and aesthetic exploration by Black Canadian Filmmakers.
DARC is excited to launch this year’s Cinema Politica screenings with a special presentation. We will showcase a curated selection of three short films from Cinema Politica’s “Bring it Black: Films by Black Artists in Canada” collection. Each film takes an experimental approach to documentary filmmaking, delving into the themes of identity, belonging, and displacement.
The program will begin with a short introduction by DARC’s talented Extended Access member, Dereck Bassa.
Don’t miss this FREE screening in the DARC Microcinema at 6 pm on March 27th!
Featured Films:
SIRA by Rolla Tahir (2018)
Director Rolla Tahir’s debut short film SIRA is an experimental essay that traces the exodus of a Sudanese family from Kuwait as a result of the Iraqi invasion. Excavated footage disrupts constructed memories as a mother recounts the evacuation, marring the bliss of her new family. In this unique commission by Liaison of Independent Filmmakers of Toronto, Tahir engages with experimental and travelogue film archives, producing SIRA in response to the travel documentaries of Armenian filmmaker Jacques Madvo.
CAMFRANGLAIS by Mylène Augustin & Feven Ghebremariam (2018)
Summer 2117 will be revealing for Sam, an 18-year-old Cameroonian girl. Freshly elected to the tribal council that governs her country, she joins the national delegation that is invited to Tiohtià:ke (Montreal). This trip is a pilgrimage for the young girl, as she traces the steps of her great-grandmother who lived in this northern land over a hundred years ago. She will also come to realize the connection that ties her people to this foreign land, a bond woven through a struggle that will lead Cameroonian people and First nations of Canada to linguistic sovereignty.
TESFAYE by Daniel Negatu (2019)
TESFAYE (Hope) is a 30-minute experimental documentary film based on the extraordinary life of an Ethiopian refugee, rescued from the sea in Madagascar and now living in Canada. Shot in Ethiopia and Canada, the film recounts the life of Tesfaye – caught between a nostalgia for his home country and the possibility of a better life in another one.
Accessibility
All doors at DARC have accessibility buttons to press for automatic entry. DARC is located on the main floor (one story above ground) of the Arts Court building. DARC’s main entrance is located at 67 Nicholas Street which is fully wheelchair accessible. Alternate wheelchair-accessible entry is available through 2 Daly Ave at the Arts Court main entrance or the Ottawa Art Gallery. Elevator access is available from 9AM – 11PM. DARC staff are available and happy to assist with all inquiries and requests regarding physical access.
We also welcome inquiry, feedback, and resources regarding accessibility and accessibility improvement by phone (613.238.7648 x. 6) or by email at access@digitalartsresourcecentre.ca.
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