Memories of Love Returned
Synopsis
On April 24th, 2002 filmmaker Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine’s car broke down in the small town of Mbirizi, Uganda. While waiting for the car’s repair he stumbled upon a small photo studio and met photographer Kibaate Aloysius Ssalongo, whose work spanned from the late 1950’s up till 2006 when he passed away. This chance encounter turned into a 22-year journey documenting and exploring Kibaate’s life and photography and the profound impact it had on Ntare’s life and the lives of the entire community he documented.
- Documentary Feature
- Best Documentary Feature
Directed by:
Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine
Country:
United States, Uganda
Runtime:
01:16:39
Screening Schedule
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