Mon Afrique
Synopsis
Based on “Africa, My Africa” from “Hammer Blows & Other Writings” by Senegalese Poet David Diop (1956), Mon Afrique is an experimental student short film shot on SUPER 8 that explores the experience of diaspora and longing through the journey of a hand-carved traditional African mask.
- Narrative Short
Directed by:
Michael Thomas Solomon
Country:
United States
Runtime:
00:04:07
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