In Soweto

(during the first 10 seconds the image is black. then the film begins)

In december 2008, a group of 10 people went from Belgium to Soweto to create a "Murga" together with South African partners. They had to explain together what a "Murga" is (a kind of parading band that is popular in Argentina and has growing popularity in some European cities) and work closely to form such a group in three weeks, assembling talents in four disciplines (dance, music, costumes and spoken-word). The process was followed by a murga-film-crew, a non-professional, cooperative group of filmmakers with the mission to portray the people and the process. Filmed and edited by Lot Vandekeybus, Kristel Driesmans and Orlando Verde.

Seleccion Oficial 8vo. Festival Internacional del Cine Pobre de Humberto Solás

Mejor Largometraje Documental 8ª Versión del Festival Internacional de Cine Digital de Viña del Mar

Selected by the Zeeland Nazomer Festival 2010 (Middelburg, The Netherlands) during a day (August 28th) dedicated to South Africa (including a concert with the Brussels Jazz Orchestra giving a Hommage to Miriam Makeba)

Category:

Music

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• murga
• soweto