BURUNDI FOCUS: Nothing’s the Same

11/11/2009 - 1:15pm

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Film: BURUNDI FOCUS: Nothing’s the Same

Country:Burundi

Director:Linda Kumuntu

Program:African Panorama

Venues:Auditorium

Description:

Anemone, a girl raised with strict Christian values, must deal with a harsh new reality on the eve of her wedding.
Ginette Mahoro, Reveal Yourself (Burundi, 2007, 11 min.)**
Congolese refugees camped out in the city of Bujumbura are either ignored or feared but one day, a five dollar bill forces these world to collide in unexpected ways.
Cinthia Nyionsaba, Bigger Plans (Burundi, 2007, 10 min.)
Mama is a young man who dreams of being an architect to build a better life for himself and his family.
Pacifique Nzitonda, Basket Boy (Burundi, 2007, 11 min.)**
A ten-year old boy named Kivumvu – Kirundi for basket – searches for the origins of his often mocked name.
Didier Armand Ruyuku, Abuse (Burundi, 2007, 7 min.)
An aspiring university student, moves to Bujumbara from the country side and has to deal with a dangerous living situation.

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