The European Union Film Festival which ran in Bulawayo from Tuesday the 9th – Saturday the 13th of October, ended on a high note with performances from Bulawayo top acts such as M.U.S.E, Super Geeks Dance Crew, Antivirus and Zim Hip Hop Act – Asaph.
The festival which screened over 11 movies, inclusive of documentaries, gave Bulawayo and Zimbabwe a taste of the European Film Industry. The journey through Europe is characterised by the diverse cultures and facets of the continent, a wide scope of stories that engage and pay tribute to the common traits of human nature – we touch on friendship, love, hopes, dreams, anger, regrets, misunderstandings and fears that are not only European, but universal. Eleven screenings, spread out across five days, provided more than 1000 minutes of entertainment and food for thought through film, staring conversation both at the festival and online.
Different people who attended the festival to to social media to air their views.
“#EUFilmFest18, your movie I AM NOT A WITCH was racist and disgusting the narrative of black people is absolutely wrong,” said Zenani Masuku.
Really? Wow. Sad that you were disgusted by the movie. I enjoyed the movie. Only sad that Shula died, had hoped that she would breakaway. #EUFilmFest18,” replied Samkeliso Tshuma.
Most of the individuals that attended the screenings on a day to day basis, enjoyed the thought provoking content of the films and documentary, resulting in full house 6pm screenings on a day to day basis during the festival.
“We applaud the inclusion of live performances at the ongoing EU Film Festival. Great move” said Raisedon Baya the Intwasa Director.
As part of the Film Festival, the organisers included LIVE performances from acts such as De Lukes, Mimmie Tarukwana, Djembe Monks, M.U.S.E, SuperGeeks, Antivirus and Asaph.
Cliff Central’s Gilmore Tee, was the host & MC from the opening to the closing of the EU Film Festival 2018.
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