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.
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.
Cece Mlay
Darragh Amelia
Gertrude Malizana
Jesse Gerard Mpango
Cece Mlay
Darragh Amelia
Gertrude Malizana
Jesse Gerard Mpango
Darragh Amelia
Gertrude Malizana
Cece Mlay
Darragh Amelia
Darragh Amelia
Kimweri Ave
Dar es Salaam, Dar es Salaam
Tanzania, United Republic of
+44786-143-3866
ajabuajabuhouse@gmail.com
International Documentary and
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