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Apostles of Cinema

Tanzania
2022 — 16' / Color

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Synopsis

Apostles of Cinema (or Tenzi za Sinema) follows Frank, DJ Black, and Rehema — three devoted film workers in Tanzania — as they reintroduce a classic piece of the country’s film history to their audiences of working class cinephiles. We join them, alongside Maangamizi: The Ancient One (2001), on a journey through the labyrinth of informal libraries, studios, and cinemas that exist to keep film and film culture alive. A testament to the profound cultural value of film when made truly accessible.

Director Biography

Ajabu Ajabu is a collective of audio-visual practitioners based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, who work on the preservation, production, and presentation of audio-visual art. Their work is centred around collaborative curatorial interrogations related to deconstructing bias across film cultures, platforming underrepresented narratives and modes of storytelling, and promoting amateur and experimental practice.

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Director

Cece Mlay

Darragh Amelia

Gertrude Malizana

Jesse Gerard Mpango

Producer

Cece Mlay

Darragh Amelia

Gertrude Malizana

Jesse Gerard Mpango

Cinematographer

Darragh Amelia

Gertrude Malizana

Editor

Cece Mlay

Darragh Amelia

Official Film Website

https://ajabuajabu.com/

Contact

Darragh Amelia
Kimweri Ave
Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam
Tanzania, United Republic of
+44786-143-3866
[email protected]