Apostles of Cinema

Darragh Amelia, Gertrude Malizana, Jesse Gerard Mpango, Cece Mlay

About the film

Apostles of Cinema (or Tenzi za Sinema) 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.

Additional Info

Language(s):

English, Swahili

Subtitle(s):

English

Production Credit:

Ajabu Ajabu

Format:

4K

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