THE annual Bokola Film Festival will this year be dedicated to promoting inclusivity and addressing the urgent climate crisis facing Zimbabwe and the world.
The fourth edition of the film festival, set for Saturday, will run with the theme Reel Green.
Highlighting the power of cinema to drive social change, Bokola will feature a diverse line-up of films that entertain, educate and inspire action.
Two stand-out projects, produced by the 2024 Film Fellowship Fellows, will make their debut screening, Fragile Existence, a touching documentary exploring the challenges faced by people with albinism in rural Zimbabwe and Water Thief, a gripping fiction film set in water-scarce Bulawayo that follows a heroine’s quest to provide for her community in Robin Hood fashion, stealing water from affluent neighbourhoods.
Additionally, Pan-African Creator Award nominee Kuda Rice will showcase his short film Chikwama.
Bokola Film Festival is a project run by Accountability Lab in collaboration with Magamba Network.
Together, they have trained the Film Fellows to deepen their understanding of accountability and social justice within the Zimbabwean context, marking a five-year partnership aimed at empowering emerging filmmakers.
“We believe in the power of film to reflect and represent diverse voices,” said festival director Dexter Fundire.
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“Bokola is committed to showcasing films by and about underrepresented communities, ensuring everyone sees themselves on the big screen.”
Beyond screenings, the festival will host interactive workshops, panel discussions and question and answer sessions with filmmakers to encourage dialogue and capacity strengthening within the industry.
Attendees will also enjoy live performances, a vibrant marketplace, virtual reality gaming and a family-friendly atmosphere.
Reel Green is more than just a theme; it is a call to action.
Bokola Film Festival aims at sparking conversations, igniting creative solutions and enabling communities to build resilience in the face of climate change.
Admission to Bokola Film Festival is free.
