AFRICA IS THE FUTURE (Nicolas Premier)

AFRICA IS THE FUTURE (Nicolas Premier)

Short film AFRICA IS THE FUTURE is a four-part ritual: a true immersion into the mysteries of the universe, guided by the recurring appearance of the Kongo cosmogram. Director Nicolas Premier retraces various stories born of the Black Atlantic and its shores through a deluge of images, in a poetic curation combining original footage, internet sources and archives. While many of these representations seem familiar, some firmly anchored in our collective unconscious, the version that emerges here is revelatory. The unprecedented connections made by the editing bring out unexpected meanings, paving the way for new interpretations of the visible. The film has a profound effect, inviting us to consider each element in relation to the others as an active presence, charged with memory and archetypal power.

Directed by: Nicolas Premier
Running time: 31 minutes

This film is part of the program curated by aja monet. The surrealist blues poet has curated a program that explores themes of resistance, love and the inexhaustible quest for joy.