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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Agnes Ngetich: Kenyan sets 10km world record for women-only race
Agnes Ngetich set a new 10km world record, becoming the first woman to run the distance in under 30 minutes in a women-only race, clocking 29 minutes 27 seconds in Herzogenaurach. This performance broke the previous record of 30:01 set by Agnes Tirop in 2021. Ngetich, who had previously run 29:24 in a race not ratified due to a short course, expressed excitement over her achievement and is focused on competing in the World Championships...
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