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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Ethiopian official denies Donald Trump’s claim that US funded Gerd
An Ethiopian official has refuted Donald Trump's claim that the U.S. funded the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (Gerd), asserting it was built without foreign aid and emphasizing its significance to Ethiopia. The dam, Africa's largest hydroelectric plant, has sparked tensions with Egypt and Sudan over water flow concerns, while Ethiopia aims to address its electricity needs as 60% of its population lacks power. Want More Context? 🔎
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