In her documentary debut, Janaína Nagata uncovers an old 16mm reel that reveals the spectre of apartheid South Africa, featuring exotic safari animals and traditional ceremonies. Through a split-screen composition, Nagata uses modern technology to investigate the footage, identifying key figures like Hendrik Verwoerd. While the convergence of old and new technologies is compelling, the film’s narrow focus on visual clues limits its intellectual depth, resulting in an intriguing experiment in montage that lacks broader sociopolitical context.
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World Bank U-turn ends loan ban to Uganda over gay rights
The World Bank has lifted a two-year ban on loans to Uganda, imposed after the country enacted severe anti-LGBTQ legislation, including potential death sentences for certain same-sex acts. Despite reports of increased violence and discrimination against LGBTQ individuals following the law's passage, the World Bank is optimistic about implementing funding without harming marginalized communities, focusing on social protection and education projects. Critics argue that the law distracts from pressing issues like unemployment and that the...
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