Apostles of Cinema

Name: Apostles of Cinema
Director: Darragh Amelia
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2023-08-06
Duration: 17 min

202317m

★ 0.0

Documentary

Apostles of Cinema 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.

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